8.6
2024 Tesla Model Y RWD review
The most affordable Tesla electric SUV just got cheaper, and it still stacks up as one of the best options for a family.
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Matt Campbell
Tesla Model Y vs Mercedes-Benz GLB Comparison
Tesla Model Y
Mercedes-Benz GLB
2024 Tesla
Model Y
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLB
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
0.0
8.6
7.8
0.0
Based on the Tesla Model Y REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
60L
546 km
Warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$55,900 - $96,700
$103,800
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Market-leading price for an e-SUV
- Still extremely well equipped
- Ultra practical design
Misses
- Cost cutting brings resale into question
- Still not as comfy a ride as some rivals
- Shorter warranty than rivals
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely flexible interior
- Boxy looks stand out
- Significantly cheaper than GLB 250
Misses
- Seriously expensive to service
- Base engine isn't particularly 'Mercedes'
- Updated technology remains quite fiddly
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Multi-Coat Paint Premium (+$2,400)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,290)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$790)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$1,990)
- Driver Assist Pack (+$1,990)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB range is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Spectral Blue metallic
- Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic (+$692)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 220kW - 393kW | 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 639Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
