The Mercedes-Benz GLB hybrid gains a new 48-volt hybrid system that can drive briefly on electric power, alongside the latest MBUX technology and expanded driver assistance. At its heart is a newly developed 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 130hp and 200Nm. More interesting is the 22kW electric motor integrated directly into the new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It draws power from a 1.3kWh lithium-ion battery and, unlike a conventional mild hybrid that merely ...

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