Comparison - Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC Premium Plus 2020 - vs - Kia Niro EX 2023

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Average Price: 
£
51,210
Updated: 
23 Jul 2020
$
44,550
Updated: 
04 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2023
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Polar White
#EDF0EB
designo patagonia red
#C1122E
Galaxy Blue Metallic
#0053B7
denim blue metallic
#366488
Galaxy Blue Metallic
#304588
Cosmos Black Metallic
#282926
Mountain Grey Metallic
#86888E
Color: 
Steel Gray
#8D8D8F
Snow White Pearl
#FCFCFC
Graphite Gray
#7D7F81
Aurora Black Pearl
#262626
Runway Red
#D01B21
Fire Orange Metalic
#FC7266
Mineral Blue
#8498AC
Cityscape Green
#4E554E

Electric

Battery: 
64.8 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
253mi
Full Charge Time: 
7.5 hr.with 240V Charger

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 takes the small-yet-practical GLB and adds much more power and four-wheel drive. Just don’t go thinking passengers in the back will enjoy any full-bore starts.

Pros
Stylish looks
High-class cabin
Impressively quick

Cons
Less fun than a hot-hatch
Cramped third row of seats
Alternatives have bigger boots

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Gives customers more options to choose from
Won’t lack in power relative to the competition around it
Equipped with the latest Mercedes technology

Cons
I personally like the GLA better
A three-row, seven-seater compact crossover could create problems of its own
Might be more expensive than expected

By: 
topspeed.com

Pros
Decent driving range,
handsome design inside and out,
generous standard features.

Cons
Tepid acceleration,
banal handling,
not eligible for governmental EV rebates.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Long list of standard features
Offers a lot of the latest technology and driver assist features
Smooth ride and quiet cabin
Relatively roomy cargo area

Cons
Doesn't provide much excitement from behind the wheel
Front seat padding is a bit too firm for ideal comfort

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Economy Info: 
Combined - (8.7) l/100km
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
Torque: 
295ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
188ft-lbs
at 6 000rpm
Horsepower: 
306hp
at 5 800rpm
201hp
at 9 000rpm
Turning Circle: 
38.30Feet
34.80Feet

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: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Direct steering
Wireless charging
Traffic sign assist
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (Comfort, Sport, Sport +, Slippery and Individual)
Attention assist - Monitors steering behaviour and long journey fatigue
Pre-installation for trailer coupling
Pre-installation of private car share
Pre-installation for Vehicle set up
Pre-installation for Vehicle Monitoring
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leatherette steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
183.00in
174.00in
Width: 
72.80in
71.90in
Height: 
65.40in
61.80in
Ground Clearance: 
7.90in
5.90in
Front Track: 
63.10in
Rear Track: 
63.10in
Wheel Base: 
111.30in
107.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.00
40.50
Rear Head Room: 
39.30
38.10
Front Leg Room: 
57.20in
41.50in
Rear leg room: 
56.70in
36.90in
Front Hip Room: 
53.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.80in
56.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.80in
55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
59.30cu.ft
63.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.60cu.ft
22.80cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.00degrees
15.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
17.20degrees
26.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
3869.00lbs
3803.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
Lamp failure indicator
Service indicator (Active Service System)

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated Mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Remote Keyless Power Door Locks
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Heated front seats
Front centre armrest with stowage
Sports seats with adjustable head restraints
Front passenger grab handle with brushed side silver chrome
Net in front passenger footwell
Electrically adjustable front memory seats including lumbar support
Luggage net on driver/front passenger seat backrest
Ventilated passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
10-way power passenger seat
2 memorized driver seat settings
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
10-way power driver seat
Leatherette
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Third row of seats for two people on rear seat
Fore/aft adjustment rear seats
Rear armrest with two integral cup holders for drinks
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display
Air conditioning
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Burmester surround sound system
DAB digital radio tuner
Hard disk navigation
Pre installation for Mercedes Benz Link
USB (type C) port in front stowage compartment
USB (type C) ports (2) in rear of stowage compartment
10.25" Digital media screen display
MBUX multimedia system with AMG specific display designs, programs and engine data
10.3" infotainment display size
7 total speakers
USB with external media control
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
1 subwoofer(s)
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Black roof rails
Black door mirrors
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
High level LED third brake light
Multibeam LED headlamps and tail lamp with adaptive highbeam assist plus
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20"
17 x 7.0 in
Wheels more: 
Tirefit tyre sealant kit
Summer tyres
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

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 Front Disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Solid Disc
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: 
Front passenger seat occupancy sensor
Warning triangle and first aid kit
3 rear 3 point seatbelts
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Crash responsive emergency lighting
Active brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking
Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
Active bonnet pedestrain safety measure which detects an impact and raises bonnet by 65mm
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Packages: 
AMG night package
Mirror pack
Keyless Go comfort pack
Interior lighting with light and sight pack
Parking pack
Driving assistance package