The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 200 7G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 38,500

€ 29,000

€ 38,500
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 200 is 2.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLB 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.3
72.2
79.5
66.9
70.1
78.9
72.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.3 in
Height
66.9 in
111.4
182.4
103
179.5
182.4 in
Length
179.5 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLB 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %

General
Mercedes GLB 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X
X247
Generation
SH
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
4-speed automatic 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 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLB 200
161 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
184 lb‑ft
at 1620 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes GLB 200
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mercedes GLB 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 200
21.29 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLB 200
39 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
539 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes GLB 200
539 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes GLB 200
113.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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