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Mercedes-Benz B 220 d
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Mercedes-Benz B 220 d
The Mercedes-Benz B 220 d balances strong diesel efficiency with usable everyday performance and space for five. It suits growing families and road trippers who value low consumption and safety signals over outright speed or maximum cargo volume.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety
Kia Sportage PHEV
Car B
Kia Sportage PHEV
The Kia Sportage PHEV blends family practicality with strong efficiency, offering usable electric-only commuting and generous cargo space. It’s good value in its segment with strong safety and reliability signals, but it isn’t aimed at performance or premium seekers.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety1.6 L/100km265 hpHybrid
Why compared better on fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame seats

Usage fit

Family 62 / 77
City 50 / 54
Budget / value 47 / 70
Road trip 52 / 56
Performance 28 / 30
Cargo 33 / 40
Practical 43 / 62
Premium 48 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz B 220 d · Orange = Kia Sportage PHEV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz B 220 d Kia Sportage PHEV
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz B 220 d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.1 L/100km, keeping fuel costs in check on commutes and long trips
  • 400 Nm torque and 194 hp provide confident highway merging and overtakes
  • Five seats and a 455 L trunk cover typical family duties without fuss
  • Signals a strong safety standing in its class, aligning with family priorities

Kia Sportage PHEV

  • Very low combined consumption when you plug in regularly (1.6).
  • 51 km electric-only range suits many short commutes and school runs.
  • Big 587 L trunk and five seats support growing families.
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for peace of mind.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz B 220 d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz B 220 d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Kia Sportage PHEV if…
More power
Kia Sportage PHEV puts out 265 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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