Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
Suv · Phev
vs
Kia Sportage PHEV
Suv · Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e is a plug-in hybrid five-seater that suits growing families, pairing everyday practicality (495-liter trunk) with very low combined consumption. It delivers brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, but isn’t aimed at performance or cargo-heavy use.
5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safetyPlug-in hybrid
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 cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 64 / 77
City 52 / 54
Budget / value 48 / 70
Road trip 58 / 56
Performance 26 / 30
Cargo 35 / 40
Practical 46 / 62
Premium 50 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e · Orange = Kia Sportage PHEV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e Kia Sportage PHEV
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e

  • Very low combined consumption (1.8) for efficient daily driving
  • Five seats and a 495-liter trunk cover typical family needs
  • 218 hp and 450 Nm deliver confident acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.9 s)
  • Capable on highways with a 210 km/h top speed and strong mid-range pull

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 GLB 250e if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e 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 218 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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