Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d leans into family practicality and long-distance efficiency, with a big boot and frugal diesel consumption. It favors calm, confident progress over outright performance.
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
Suv · Diesel
vs
Kia Sportage PHEV
Suv · Hybrid
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.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
66
/
77
City
51
/
54
Budget / value
48
/
70
Road trip
55
/
56
Performance
28
/
30
Cargo
40
/
40
Practical
46
/
62
Premium
47
/
27
Winter
36
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d · Orange = Kia Sportage PHEV
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
Kia Sportage PHEV
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
- Efficient for its class at about 5 L/100 km, ideal for commuting and road trips
- Generous 570 L cargo space for family gear and luggage
- Strong safety ranking signals for family-focused buyers
- Confident everyday performance from 190 hp/400 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 8.1 s
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 8.1 s won’t thrill enthusiasts
- Only five seats—no third-row flexibility in this spec
- Diesel powertrain may not suit buyers avoiding diesel or mostly short urban trips
- Winter capability doesn’t stand out based on signals
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.
- Needs regular charging to realize the quoted efficiency.
- 51 km EV range may feel short for longer all-electric commutes.
- Performance won’t thrill enthusiasts despite 0–100 km/h in 8 s.
- Not aimed at premium-brand shoppers.
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d 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 190 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.