2025 Kia Sorento vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento

2025 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250

MSRP*: $44,650 to $46,650
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MPG - City 20 - 23 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 31 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 75.5 ft3 62.0 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 281 hp 221 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 189.0 in 182.4 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento 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 and the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sorento as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento 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, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Performance
The Kia Sorento has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Kia Sorento transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Utility
The Kia Sorento 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 has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.