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Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) · Facelift 2023 GLB 220vsHyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI

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Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) · Facelift 2023

GLB 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-2025
VS

Hyundai Kona II

1.6 T-GDI

180 hp1598 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2025-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI

  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
79.1s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
82.4s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
43.1s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,634mm182in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,697mm67in
1,585mm62in
Wheelbase
2,829mm111in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,600mm63in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
170mm7in
Trunk volume
565L
466L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
47L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 2205,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.1 s
52.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
190 hp
142 kW
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
180 hp
134 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220 has 10 hp more than Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
1,590 kg
3,505 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
214 km/h
133 mph
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
209 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220 and Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
714 km
444 mi
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
214 km/h
133 mph
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
180 hp
134 kW
8.4 s
209 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.9 s
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 220HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.4 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 220

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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