Comparison - Kia Sportage GT-Line 2022 - vs - Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic 2022

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Also called:

Kia KX5

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
38,445
Updated: 
08 Jan 2022
$
61,700
Updated: 
29 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Infra Red
#741616
Fusion White
#F5F5F0
Dark Penta Metal
#3F3F3F
Blue Flame
#1A4A70
Lunar Silver
#6E717A
Experience Green
#455140
Color: 
Polar White
#DFDCD5
Night Black
#131F35
Denim Blue metallic
#2F6483
Iridium Silver metallic
#A19C8E
Mountain Grey metallic
#ACAAA1
Rose Gold metallic
#CA9F7F
Patagonia Red metallic
#DE3146

Electric

Battery: 
66.5 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion,
Full Charge Range: 
227mi
Full Charge Time: 
EPA time to charge battery (at 240V) is 7.75 hr.
Top Speed: 
100mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
5.40s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The EQB is an all-new model for the Mercedes-Benz lineup and should be on sale in North America sometime this summer.

Pros
Practical interior,
brisk acceleration with upgraded powertrain,
nicely-trimmed interior.

Cons
Third row isn't very roomy,
battery takes up some cargo space,
fussy infotainment system.

By: 
caranddriver.com

In an increasingly crowded field of electric crossovers, the boxy 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB offers something refreshingly against-the-grain.

Pros
Just-right shape bridges boxy and aero
Quiet, comfortable ride
Available third-row seat
Sliding second-row seat
No sci-fi EV gimmickry

Cons
Premium price
Lower range than most rivals
Third row is tiny
Infotainment screens’ learning curve
Top active safety costs extra

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Electric
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Electric

Engine and Performance

Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
384ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
145hp
at 5 500rpm
288hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Rear Coat Hooks
Luggage Area Load Cover
Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Keyless ignition
Extended cabin heating/cooling

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
177.70in
184.40in
Width: 
73.40in
72.20in
Height: 
64.90in
65.60in
Front Track: 
62.40in
Rear Track: 
63.80in
62.40in
Wheel Base: 
105.50in
111.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.70
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
38.10in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.90in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
62.00cu.ft
61.80cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
20.00cu.ft
22.00cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4718.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Body-Colored Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass Panoramic 1st Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver's Manual Seat Height Adjuster
Driver's Lumbar Support
Front Power Adjustable Seats
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat thigh extension
3 memorized driver seat settings
8-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat thigh extension
3 memorized passenger seat settings
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Macpherson strut
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Rear Suspension: 
Multi Link (4-Link)
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Rear Ventilation Duct
Glovebox with Illumination
Climate Control (Three Zone)
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (Driver & Front Passenger)
Turn signal in mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Keyless ignition
Dual zone front climate control
Rear ventilation ducts

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
4.2" Supervision Colour Cluster Display
6-speaker
12.3" Display with Navigation
Rear View Monitor (RVM)
Free 7-year Kia Connect (UVO) services**
10.25" infotainment display size
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear Privacy Glass
LED Front Fog Lamp
LED Rear Combination Lamp
Glossy Black Side Sill & Wheel Arch Body Mouldings
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19"
19 X 7.5
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Multi-Collision Brake
Blind spot warning accident avoidance system
Driver attention alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system