The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 180 7G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 37,300

€ 35,000

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLB 180 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0ie.
Mercedes GLB 180
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
65.3
72.2
79.5
68.1
71.5
81.3
72.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
65.3 in
Height
68.1 in
111.4
182.4
105.1
182.1
182.4 in
Length
182.1 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLB 180
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3651 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.11 %

General
Mercedes GLB 180
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
X247
Generation
S5
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes GLB 180
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes GLB 180
134 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLB 180
148 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Performance
Mercedes GLB 180
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLB 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0ie
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.67 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 180
25.58 lb/hp
24.67 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 180
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLB 180
39 mpg
35 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
539 mi
Range
445 mi
Mercedes GLB 180
539 mi
445 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
Mercedes GLB 180
113.6 kWh
127 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 180
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft