The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 180 d 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 37,800

€ 29,000

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 d is 7.4 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 4.2 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLB 180 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1658
1834
2020
1700
1780
2005
1834 mm
Width
1780 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1658 mm
Height
1700 mm
2829
4634
2615
4560
4634 mm
Length
4560 mm
2829 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLB 180 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1680 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2195 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.74 %

General
Mercedes GLB 180 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
X247
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLB 180 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1950 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
114 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLB 180 d
114 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes GLB 180 d
280 NM
196 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mercedes GLB 180 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLB 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
14.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLB 180 d
14.74 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 180 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLB 180 d
58 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
659 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes GLB 180 d
659 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes GLB 180 d
100.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6d-ISC
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
145 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 180 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









1800 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L