# Mercedes-Benz equips Brazilian GLB 250 with a 1.5L turbo-electric engine derived from F1

> The Mercedes GLB 250 SUV abandons the 2.0L engine for a 231 hp 1.5L turbo-electric engine with 48V mild hybridization, a technology inspired by Formula 1.

**In brief**: Launches and reviews event (severity: low) involving Mercedes-Benz, in Brésil, first detected on 1 November 2026 at 18:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 1 November 2026 at 18:00.

- Category: Launches and reviews
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Brésil
- Brands: Mercedes-Benz
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 18:00
- Updated: 1 November 2026 at 18:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/1590-mercedes-benz-equips-brazilian-glb-250-with-a-1-5l-turbo-electric-engine

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Mercedes leva tecnologia da F1 ao GLB 250 com novo motor 1.5 com turbo elétrico](https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/noticias/mercedes-leva-tecnologia-da-f1-ao-glb-250-com-novo-motor-1-5-com-turbo-eletrico/) — Quatro Rodas, 1 November 2026 at 18:00

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Mercedes-Benz equips Brazilian GLB 250 with a 1.5L turbo-electric engine derived from F1”, https://mecapress.com/events/1590-mercedes-benz-equips-brazilian-glb-250-with-a-1-5l-turbo-electric-engine
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