KIA CARENS · MERCEDES GLB CLASS
KIA CARENS vs MERCEDES GLB CLASS
Both the KIA CARENS and the MERCEDES GLB CLASS are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 14,164 KIA CARENSs versus 24,819 MERCEDES GLB CLASSs still on UK roads. That makes the KIA CARENS the rarer of the two — there are about 1.8× as many MERCEDES GLB CLASSs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the KIA CARENS is falling (-6.6%) while the MERCEDES GLB CLASS is rising (+10.4%).
Survivors over time
KIA CARENS MERCEDES GLB CLASS
KIA CARENS
Common
14,164
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 998 (-6.6%) yr/yr
Peak 25,200 (2016 Q3)
12,308 licensed · 1,856 SORN
MERCEDES GLB CLASS
Common
24,819
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 2,332 (+10.4%) yr/yr
Peak 24,819 (2026 Q2)
24,149 licensed · 670 SORN
Head to head
| KIA CARENS | MERCEDES GLB CLASS | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 14,164 | 24,819 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 12,308 | 24,149 |
| SORN (off-road) | 1,856 | 670 |
| Peak | 25,200 (2016 Q3) | 24,819 (2026 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 998 (-6.6%) yr/yr | ▲ 2,332 (+10.4%) yr/yr |
KIA CARENS vs MERCEDES GLB CLASS — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the KIA CARENS or the MERCEDES GLB CLASS?
The KIA CARENS is rarer: 14,164 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 24,819 of the MERCEDES GLB CLASS.
How many KIA CARENS are left compared to the MERCEDES GLB CLASS?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 14,164 KIA CARENS and 24,819 MERCEDES GLB CLASS still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.