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Skoda Karoq · Facelift 2021 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) · Facelift 2023 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 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) · Facelift 2023

GLB 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-2025

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    208 km/h
    129 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,652 kg
    3,642 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    91 hp/t
    68 kW/t
    11.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDIMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,652kg3,642lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,034kg4,484lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
88.6s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
59.1s
Calculated
73.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
91hp/t68kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
91hp/t68kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
852km530mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,390mm173in
4,634mm182in
Width
1,841mm72in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,629mm64in
1,697mm67in
Wheelbase
2,638mm104in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,576mm62in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,541mm61in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
169mm7in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
521L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,630L
1,805L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
52L

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) Facelift 2023 GLB 200dPowerTorque
  • Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI3,000-4,200 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d3,400-4,400 rpm1,400-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDIMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
59.1 s
73.6 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
87 mph
137 km/h
85 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)Facelift 2023GLB 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
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 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
1,652 kg
3,642 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d
1,655 kg
3,649 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
208 km/h
129 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d
204 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI8.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d9.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 200d: 0.4 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
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 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
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
926 km
575 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d
852 km
530 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
208 km/h
129 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d
150 hp
112 kW
9.2 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
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,629 mm
64.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 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
1,697 mm
66.8 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
208 km/h
129 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
9.2 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
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDIMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
9.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,652 kg
3,642 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 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
1,697 mm
66.8 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
852 km
530 mi
Trunk score
521 L
18.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 kg/hp
91 hp/t
68 kW/t
11.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 200d
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 3 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 73 km (46 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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