The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 220 d 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13)
€ 43,500
€ 30,700
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 220 d is 2.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
65.3
72.2
79.5
65.9
70.1
78.9
72.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.3 in
Height
65.9 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 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.74 %
General
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
X247
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes GLB 220 d
187 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes GLB 220 d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLB 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
19.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 220 d
19.87 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLB 220 d
47 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
646 mi
Range
674 mi
Mercedes GLB 220 d
646 mi
674 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLB 220 d
102.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
