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Skoda Karoq · Facelift 2021 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Skoda Karoq · Facelift 2021

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247)

GLB 200d

150 hp1951 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    113 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDIMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,195kg4,839lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
91.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
85.2s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
56.1s
Calculated
70.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
92hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
93hp/t70kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,163km723mi
Calculated
1,040km646mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,951cc119cu in
Length
4,384mm173in
4,634mm182in
Width
1,841mm72in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,629mm64in
1,662mm65in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,576mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,541mm61in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
521L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,630L
1,805L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
52L
CO2 emissions
113g/km
133g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200dPowerTorque
  • Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI-1,600-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d3,400-4,440 rpm1,400-2,600 rpm4,690 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDIMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
56.1 s
70.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
87 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
1,605 kg
3,538 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
210 km/h
130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
204 km/h
127 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 Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d: 0.7 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
92 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
93 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
1,163 km
723 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
1,040 km
646 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
210 km/h
130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
150 hp
112 kW
9.0 s
204 km/h
127 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,384 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,629 mm
64.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
9.0 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
92 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.9 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
93 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDIMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
9.0 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,384 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,629 mm
64.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in
Range score
1,163 km
723 mi
1,040 km
646 mi
CO2 score
113 g/km
133 g/km
Trunk score
521 L
18.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
92 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.9 kg/hp
93 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 123 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 200d

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 49 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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