The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 200 7G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18)
€ 38,500

€ 25,900

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes GLB 200 is 0.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLB 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.3
72.2
79.5
66.3
70.7
80.7
72.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.3 in
Height
66.3 in
111.4
182.4
103.9
181.5
182.4 in
Length
181.5 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLB 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.96 %

General
Mercedes GLB 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X
X247
Generation
SJ
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLB 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes GLB 200
161 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
184 lb‑ft
at 1620 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLB 200
184 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mercedes GLB 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLB 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 200
21.29 lb/hp
22.01 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLB 200
39 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
539 mi
Range
541 mi
Mercedes GLB 200
539 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes GLB 200
113.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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