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Mercedes GLB vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Skoda Superb Combi?

Mercedes GLB vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Mercedes GLB

3.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Superb Combi

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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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 Superb Combi is slightly cheaper – starting at 36,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,112 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers significantly more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 494 km more than the Skoda Superb Combi.

Superb Combi

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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Skoda Superb Combi takes 5.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLB delivers noticeably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 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 Superb Combi is a bit lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers visibly more boot space – 690 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Combi carries slightly more – 584 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Combi 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.

from £36,100
Superb Combi

Skoda Superb Combi

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 128 - 137 km
Mercedes GLB
Skoda Superb Combi

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Skoda Superb Combi

The Skoda Superb Combi is the practical hero of the estate world, offering cavernous space and a calm, refined ride that makes family life feel effortless. Its clever features, understated design and no-nonsense value make it a smart pick for buyers who want Germanic engineering without the badge premium — and it even manages to stay surprisingly stylish while doing all the heavy lifting.

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Mercedes GLB
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 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
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 505 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
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