Mercedes-Benz GLB 300
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Kia Sportage PHEV
Suv · Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz GLB 300
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLB 300
With a practical 5-seat layout, 495 L trunk, and an efficient 2.0L turbo, the GLB 300 suits growing families and road trips while offering good value in its segment. Acceleration is brisk enough for daily use, but it isn’t aimed at performance driving.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-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
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Usage fit

Family 64 / 77
City 45 / 54
Budget / value 44 / 70
Road trip 53 / 56
Performance 27 / 30
Cargo 35 / 40
Practical 40 / 62
Premium 47 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 300 · Orange = Kia Sportage PHEV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLB 300 Kia Sportage PHEV
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLB 300

  • Practical 5-seat cabin and 495 L trunk suit growing families and road trips
  • Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km combined consumption
  • Strong 400 Nm torque and 6.9 s 0–100 km/h make merging and passing easy
  • Around 39,000, it offers good value in a premium segment

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 300 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLB 300 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.

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