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Mercedes GLB vs Skoda Kodiaq – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Mercedes GLB or Skoda Kodiaq?

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Street Swagger vs. Subtle Authority

The Mercedes GLB arrives with a taut, premium stance that announces itself on the street — a cube-ish confidence that reads modern and slightly posh, suited to buyers who like to be seen. The Skoda Kodiaq, by contrast, favors an unshowy, practical dignity: it’s handsome in a functional, family-minded way and wears its utility with quiet pride. Both have personality, but they signal very different priorities the moment you walk up to them.

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How They Feel on the Move

Drive the GLB and you notice a composed, slightly athletic demeanor, with steering that prefers precision and chassis tuning that leans toward control rather than indulgence. The Kodiaq trades some of that tautness for a composed, forgiving ride — it’s the kind of car that makes long days behind the wheel feel less like work and more like sensible comfort. Neither is boring: one sharpens the edges, the other smooths the road, and your choice will depend on whether you favour engagement or empathy from your daily transport.

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Cabin Feel and Everyday Usability

Inside, the GLB aims for a premium boutique experience with clean lines and a more button-forward, luxury ambiance that pleases tech and design fans. The Kodiaq focuses on roominess and simple, logical ergonomics — controls are self-explanatory and storage spots are generous and sensible rather than stylised. Both cabins are well put together, but one leans toward flair while the other leans toward cleverness you notice most on practical runs and family trips.

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Family Life and Practicalities

If you’re loading strollers, sports gear or a rotating cast of kids and pets, the Kodiaq feels purpose-built: it’s roomy, flexible and clearly aimed at making family logistics unfussy. The GLB offers smart packaging and clever seating choices that can cover a lot of family ground, yet it still favours a more compact, urban-friendly footprint that suits smaller garages and tighter parking. In short, one prioritises maximum practicality while the other packages practicality into a sleeker, more premium shell.

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Ownership and Everyday Value

Buying a GLB buys you the badge, the refinement and a sense of membership in the premium club, which will matter to style-conscious buyers and commuters who want to make an impression. Choosing the Kodiaq tends to reward pragmatists: you get clear focus on usable space, sensible features and a no-nonsense approach to day-to-day ownership. Both are sensible purchases, but they appeal to different attitudes toward what a car should prioritise in everyday life.

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Which Driver Are You?

Commuters who crave presence and a composed driving feel will gravitate to the GLB, while families and practicality-first buyers will find the Kodiaq hard to beat for everyday usability and flexibility. If you care most about image and a premium cabin, your heart will tug one way; if you prize room and straightforward usefulness, it will tug the other — no shame either side. Keep reading to see which machine takes the DriveDuel crown next.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Kodiaq has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Mercedes GLB costs 40500 £. That’s a price difference of around 3661 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Kodiaq manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 5.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLB has a somewhat edge – offering 320 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.30 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Kodiaq tops out at 231 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

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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 curb weight, Mercedes GLB is minimal lighter – 1640 kg compared to 1684 kg. The difference is around 44 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers clearly perceptible more room – 910 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 340 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs a bit better – up to 2105 L, which is about 300 L more than the Mercedes GLB.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Kodiaq to a small extent takes the win – 563 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Skoda Kodiaq shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £36,800
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Skoda Kodiaq

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 8.2 L
  • Electric Range : 113 - 123 km
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Mercedes GLB

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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Skoda Kodiaq

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The Skoda Kodiaq blends sensible practicality with surprising style, so families and weekend adventurers get roomy comfort without looking like a moving van. It feels calm and composed on the road, packs clever storage and user-friendly tech, and manages to deliver a near-premium vibe without the pretension.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40500 - 65300 £
Price
36800 - 49600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
113 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
146 - 204 g/km
co2
9 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
Curb weight
1684 - 1970 kg
Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
4634 - 4650 mm
Length
4758 - 4761 mm
Width
1834 - 1850 mm
Width
1864 mm
Height
1665 - 1692 mm
Height
1663 - 1683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
Max trunk capacity
1945 - 2105 L
Payload
500 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, F, G, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda

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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes GLB have?

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

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