The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 250 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 45,600

€ 39,000

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLB 250 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 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLB 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.5 %

General
Mercedes GLB 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
X247
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLB 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
221 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLB 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLB 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 250
16.66 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLB 250
33 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
525 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes GLB 250
525 mi
485 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes GLB 250
134.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft











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