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Jabu of all trades

Price: TBA Powertrain: 2,0-litre, 4-cyl, turbopetrol Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch Power: 165 kW @ 5 500-6 100 r/min Torque: 350 N.m @ 1 800-4 000 r/min 0-100 km/h: 6,9 seconds* Top speed: 236 km/h* Fuel consumption: 7,4 L/100 km* Rivals: Audi Q3; BMW X1; Volvo XC40

+ chunky styling; balanced road manners; spacious interior

- some cheap cabin trim; optional third-row seats impractically small

It’s been some time coming but Mercedes-Benz has finally plugged the long-standing gap between its GLA and GLC offerings with a funky-looking riposte to the likes of BMW’s sporty X1 and the Audi Q3. The GLB may

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