Comparing 2027 GLB 250+ (expected) vs 2027 Premium (7-seat) (representative trims)
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | — | $83,990 |
| Pre-Owned Price | No meaningful used market yet | No meaningful used market yet |
| Destination | — | $1,895 |
| OTD (New) | — | $91,943 |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | No meaningful used market yet | No meaningful used market yet |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Horsepower | TBD | 533 hp |
| Torque | — | 610 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | — | 4.5 sec |
| Curb Weight | — | 6,515 lbs |
| Towing Capacity | — | 7,700 lbs |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | TBD (~315 est) | 329 mi |
| Battery | 85 kWh | 109.4 kWh |
| Charging Type | TBD | NACS |
| DC Fast Charge | — | 220 kW |
| DC 10–80% | — | 35 min |
| Onboard AC | — | 11.5 kW |
| L2 10–80% | — | 7.4 hrs |
| L2 10–100% | — | 9.51 hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Length | — | 200.8 in |
| Width | — | 81.8 in |
| Height | — | 77.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | — | 8.8 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | — | 32.7 in |
| 3rd Row Headroom | — | 38.6 in |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | — | L2+ Hands-Free |
| SAE Level | — | 2 |
| Self Driving System | TBD | Rivian Autonomy+ (Universal Hands-Free) |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | TBD | No CarPlay/Android Auto (Rivian UI) |
| Center Display | TBD | 15.6" center touchscreen |
| Gauge Cluster | — | 12.3" driver display |
| HUD | — | No |
| Other Displays | — | — |
| Audio | TBD | Premium audio (trim dependent) |
| Driver Profiles | TBD | User profiles in Rivian account (reported) |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | — | 11.1 cu ft |
| Behind 3rd Row | — | 17.7 cu ft |
| Behind 2nd Row | — | 46.7 cu ft |
| Behind 1st Row | — | 104.7 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | — | Yes |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | — | 51.1 in |
Pricing
MSRP
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S$83,990
Pre-Owned Price
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricNo meaningful used market yet
Rivian R1SNo meaningful used market yet
Destination
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S$1,895
OTD (New)
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S$91,943
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricNo meaningful used market yet
Rivian R1SNo meaningful used market yet
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricRWD
Rivian R1SAWD
Horsepower
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
Rivian R1S533 hp
Torque
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S610 lb-ft
0–60 mph
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S4.5 sec
Curb Weight
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S6,515 lbs
Towing Capacity
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S7,700 lbs
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD (~315 est)
Rivian R1S329 mi
Battery
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric85 kWh
Rivian R1S109.4 kWh
Charging Type
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
Rivian R1SNACS
DC Fast Charge
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S220 kW
DC 10–80%
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S35 min
Onboard AC
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S11.5 kW
L2 10–80%
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S7.4 hrs
L2 10–100%
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S9.51 hrs
Dimensions
Seats
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric7
Rivian R1S7
Length
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S200.8 in
Width
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S81.8 in
Height
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S77.3 in
Ground Clearance
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S8.8 in
3rd Row Legroom
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S32.7 in
3rd Row Headroom
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S38.6 in
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1SL2+ Hands-Free
SAE Level
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S2
Self Driving System
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
Rivian R1SRivian Autonomy+ (Universal Hands-Free)
Infotainment
Car Software
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
Rivian R1SNo CarPlay/Android Auto (Rivian UI)
Center Display
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
Rivian R1S15.6" center touchscreen
Gauge Cluster
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S12.3" driver display
HUD
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1SNo
Other Displays
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S—
Audio
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
Rivian R1SPremium audio (trim dependent)
Driver Profiles
Mercedes-Benz GLB ElectricTBD
Rivian R1SUser profiles in Rivian account (reported)
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S11.1 cu ft
Behind 3rd Row
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S17.7 cu ft
Behind 2nd Row
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S46.7 cu ft
Behind 1st Row
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S104.7 cu ft
Fold Flat
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1SYes
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric—
Rivian R1S51.1 in
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