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Mercedes GLB vs Skoda Kamiq comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 22,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Skoda Kamiq?

Mercedes GLB vs Skoda Kamiq: Key differences

Mercedes GLB

3.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Skoda Kamiq

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

GLB

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Kamiq is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,300 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,929 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kamiq uses 5.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Kamiq

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLB offers significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Skoda Kamiq takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLB delivers considerably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 265 Nm more.

GLB

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Kamiq is considerably lighter – 1,231 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 609 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers clearly more boot space – 540 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kamiq carries only slightly more – 539 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB is far ahead overall 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.

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GLB

Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type : Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 431 - 631 km
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Mercedes GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a compact luxury SUV that blends smart packaging with a polished, composed driving experience. Its flexible interior and premium feel make it a sensible pick for buyers who want Mercedes comfort and practicality in a smaller footprint.

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19 Feb 2026, 02:39:00

Great car — very satisfied with the GLB 250 4MATIC.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Price
22,300 - 32,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
121 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
1,231 - 1,340 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 505 kg
Payload
439 - 539 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLB?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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