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Skoda Karoq · Facelift 2021 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d

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

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Skoda Karoq · Facelift 2021

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247)

GLB 220d

190 hp1951 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,091 km
    678 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TSIMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,688kg3,721lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
77.5s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
35.1s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
1,091km678mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,951cc119cu in
Length
4,384mm173in
4,634mm182in
Width
1,841mm72in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,662mm65in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,572mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
173mm7in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
521L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,630L
1,805L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions-
146g/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 TSIMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220dPowerTorque
  • Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TSIMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.1 s
38.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TSI
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
1,660 kg
3,660 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 TSI
221 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
217 km/h
135 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 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d: 0.6 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 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d and Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TSI: 2.6 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 TSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TSI
679 km
422 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
1,091 km
678 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
221 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
217 km/h
135 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,384 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d 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 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 TSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TSIMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)GLB 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,384 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 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
679 km
422 mi
1,091 km
678 mi
CO2 score
-
146 g/km
Trunk score
521 L
18.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 TSIMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) GLB 220d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 28 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 412 km (256 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 49 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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