The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 180 7G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 37,300

€ 41,000

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLB 180 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Mercedes GLB 180
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
65.3
72.2
79.5
66.3
74.4
84.3
72.2 in
Width
74.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.3 in
Height
66.3 in
111.4
182.4
109.4
188.2
182.4 in
Length
188.2 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLB 180
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
3428 lb
Curb Weight
4226 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
798 lb
18.88 %

General
Mercedes GLB 180
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
X247
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLB 180
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLB 180
134 hp
197 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLB 180
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes GLB 180
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLB 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 180
25.58 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 180
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLB 180
39 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
539 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes GLB 180
539 mi
669 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLB 180
113.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 180
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft











51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft