Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Skoda Karoq Comparison

    Mercedes-Benz GLB

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    Skoda Karoq

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    2025 Mercedes-Benz
    GLB
    vs
    2025 Skoda
    Karoq
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
    0.0
    7.8
    7.9
    0.0
    Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
    Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    52L - 60L
    390 to 546 km
    50L
    325 to 360 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $38,490 - $55,090
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Genuinely flexible interior
    • Boxy looks stand out
    • Significantly cheaper than GLB 250
    Misses
    • Seriously expensive to service
    • Base engine isn't particularly 'Mercedes'
    • Updated technology remains quite fiddly
    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Dynamic driving experience
    • Physical buttons and knobs for all key functions
    • Plenty of 'Simply Clever' touches
    Misses
    • Switchgear getting a little dated
    • Misses out on cool removable rear seats
    • Expensive with options ticked

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB range is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Digital White metallic
    • Iridium Silver metallic
    • Mountain Grey metallic
    • Cosmos Black metallic
    • Spectral Blue metallic
    • Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic (+$692)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO
    Size (cc)
    1332 - 19911395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.3L2.0L, 1.4L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    120kW - 225kW110kW - 140kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 61004200 - 5000
    Torque
    270Nm - 400Nm250Nm - 320Nm
    Torque RPM
    2000 - 25001500
    Bore Stroke
    -80
    Compression Ratio
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