Compare performance (239 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 40500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mercedes GLB?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Kia Sportage has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 40500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10347 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLB has a noticeable edge – offering 320 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLB pulls somewhat stronger with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Kia Sportage is minimal lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1640 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers barely noticeable more room – 587 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLB performs barely noticeable better – up to 1805 L, which is about 29 L more than the Kia Sportage.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage to a small extent takes the win – 580 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.
The Mercedes GLB holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
detailsThe Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.
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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Price
40500 - 65300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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co2
146 - 204 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
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Length
4540 mm
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Length
4634 - 4650 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1834 - 1850 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Height
1665 - 1692 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Payload
500 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.