GLB200 (M282 1.3 turbo)
2019–2024 · petrol · 1332cc · 163hp
Engine codes: M282, H5Ht
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Mercedes Benz GLB X247 GLB200 (M282 1.3 turbo). Check this before you buy used.
The GLB200's 1.3 turbo (M282) is the Mercedes badge on the Renault-Mercedes co-developed 1.3 — physically the same engine family that wears Renault's '1.3 TCe' name in the Kadjar/Mégane/Qashqai and Nissan's. It's a willing, economical unit that works a little hard in the seven-seat GLB body, with the modern direct-injection-turbo cautions: intake-valve carbon over time, turbo/PCV care, and the cylinder-bore coating (NANOSLIDE-style) meaning any bore wear is a specialist job. Paired with the 7G-DCT dual-clutch (check it). A serviced car is dependable; the 220d suits the body better. Buy on oil and DCT history.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (H5Ht) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
- Dacia Duster II— 1.0 / 1.3 TCe (turbo petrol)150hp
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177— A180 / A200 / A250 (M282 1.3 / M260 2.0)163hp
- Renault Kadjar— 1.2 / 1.3 TCe (petrol)140hp
- Renault Captur II— 1.0 / 1.3 TCe (turbo petrol)140hp
- Nissan Qashqai III— 1.3 DIG-T (mild-hybrid)158hp
- Renault Mégane IV— 1.2 / 1.3 TCe (petrol)140hp
- Renault Arkana— 1.3 TCe (mild-hybrid)140hp
Known Issues
DI intake carbon over time; turbo and PCV care.
Fix / Workaround: Decarbon if rough; clean oil; replace PCV as needed.
Repair cost: €200–€900
Typically appears after: 120,000 km
Dual-clutch fluid service; coated bores make any wear a specialist job.
Fix / Workaround: DCT fluid service; specialist for any bore issue.
Repair cost: €250–€1800
Typically appears after: 140,000 km
Mileage Thresholds
After 160,000 km: Carbon + DCT window.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Same 1.3 as Renault TCe (Kadjar/Mégane)
- ☐Works hard in 7-seat body
- ☐DCT fluid history
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes Benz GLB X247 GLB200 (M282 1.3 turbo) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The GLB200's 1.3 turbo (M282) is the Mercedes badge on the Renault-Mercedes co-developed 1.3 — physically the same engine family that wears Renault's '1.3 TCe' name in the Kadjar/Mégane/Qashqai and Nissan's. It's a willing, economical unit that works a little hard in the seven-seat GLB body, with the modern direct-injection-turbo cautions: intake-valve carbon over time, turbo/PCV care, and the cylinder-bore coating (NANOSLIDE-style) meaning any bore wear is a specialist job. Paired with the 7G-DCT dual-clutch (check it). A serviced car is dependable; the 220d suits the body better. Buy on oil and DCT history.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Mercedes Benz GLB X247 GLB200 (M282 1.3 turbo)?
The most commonly reported problems: Intake carbon / turbo / PCV, 7G-DCT / bore coating.
Is a used Mercedes Benz GLB X247 GLB200 (M282 1.3 turbo) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.