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Kia Sportage vs Mercedes GLB - Differences and prices compared

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?

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Mercedes GLB

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

GLB

Engine and Performance:

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.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

Kia Sportage
Mercedes GLB

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GLB

Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.6 - 9 L

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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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.

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Mercedes GLB

5 (1 Reviews)
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The 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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Kia Sportage
Mercedes GLB

Costs and Consumption

Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
40500 - 65300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
146 - 204 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4634 - 4650 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1834 - 1850 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1665 - 1692 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.