The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 180 d 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 37,800

€ 39,800

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLB 180 d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Mercedes GLB 180 d
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
189
182.4 in
Length
189 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLB 180 d
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4226 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
522 lb
12.35 %

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

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

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLB 180 d
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
114 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLB 180 d
114 hp
197 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLB 180 d
207 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes GLB 180 d
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLB 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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32.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 180 d
32.49 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 180 d
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLB 180 d
48 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
659 mi
Range
679 mi
Mercedes GLB 180 d
659 mi
679 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes GLB 180 d
100.7 kWh
133.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 6d-ISC
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 180 d
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft











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