2025 Kia
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | 34 - 36 MPG | 24 - 25 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 34 - 36 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 62.0 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 221 hp |
| Exterior Length | 189.6 in | 182.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 72.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.1 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 40.7 in
Rear 39.3 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento Hybrid than in the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sorento Hybrid and the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.
Convenience
The Kia Sorento Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Sorento Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento Hybrid is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.
Handling
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Kia Sorento Hybrid and the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Kia Sorento Hybrid and the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, making the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.