MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class, GLB

MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class, GLB is aimed at buyers who want a compact Mercedes feel with more room, because the GLB is the boxier crossover of the pair and gives up some sleekness for a more upright body and usable space. By our assessment, that shape is the whole point: the cabin and cargo area matter more here than a sporty silhouette. The downside is the usual one for this kind of small SUV-shaped Mercedes — it is less tidy-looking than the sleeker A-Class family and not as visually neat as some rivals. In practice it reads as a family car first, with a raised driving position and a straightforward layout that makes everyday errands easier than in lower, narrower hatchbacks. Against the GLA or similar compact crossovers, the GLB leans harder into practicality and square packaging. MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class, GLB is the one to look at when space and access count more than fashion.