Mercedes-Benz GLB 300
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Kia Sportage SX
Suv · Gasoline
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 SX
Car B
Kia Sportage SX
The Kia Sportage SX targets growing families who want dependable, practical transport with generous cargo space and five-seat flexibility. Its petrol power is brisk and efficient for its class, but it’s not aimed at luxury or enthusiast buyers.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7.5 L/100km245 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 64 / 87
City 45 / 47
Budget / value 44 / 63
Road trip 53 / 63
Performance 27 / 30
Cargo 35 / 65
Practical 40 / 64
Premium 47 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLB 300 Kia Sportage SX
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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 SX

  • Large 1016 L cargo area fits strollers, sports gear, and luggage
  • Strong everyday pace (0-100 km/h in 8.0 s; 245 hp/353 Nm)
  • Seats five with a practical layout for family duties
  • Ranked for reliability and safety focus

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 SX if…
More power
Kia Sportage SX puts out 245 hp vs 190 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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