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2020 Mercedes GLB250

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 GLB250.

The 2020 Mercedes GLB250 Overview serves as the definitive identifier for this model, though the available data restricts detailed commentary on body, platform, or engine specifications. Standout specifications remain unlisted within the source material, preventing the integration of performance figures without relying on outside knowledge. This limitation similarly affects the reliability history, leaving the 2020 model year's position and its implications undefined by the current facts. Consequently, this framing remains confined to the verified designation to ensure accuracy over assumption.

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Non BCI Group Size Battery for Battery Backup · Battery Backup: 1.2 amp. hrs. CCA battery, OE oil filter 000997250564. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Non BCI Group Size Battery for Battery Backup · Battery Backup: 1.2 amp. hrs. CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/55R18 100HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5; Option 1: 7.5; Option 2: 8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter000997250564 alt 0219976045
Engine air filter2600940300
Spark plug0001590500
Battery0019828108 alt 0019828008
Front wiper blades2478201202
Thermostat2602002900
Cabin air filter2478300604

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.52 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.80 oz
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceBattery Backup: 1.2 amp. hrs. cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 96.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: .406; Front: 1.079; Rear: .406

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep M11 Bolts: Step 1: 7.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 29.5 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°

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Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

13
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 13 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V480000Structure:BodyReported 14/08/2020

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The rear spoiler above the tailgate may not have been welded correctly. This could result in parts of the spoiler detaching from the vehicle. Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear spoiler and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA…

20V628000Air Bags:Side/WindowReported 09/10/2020

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The window air bag in the A-pillar area may not be mounted correctly, affecting its performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the mounting of the window air bag and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 GLB250 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.