The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 220 d 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 43,500
€ 32,200
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 2.4 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 7.7 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1658
1834
2020
1735
1795
2050
1834 mm
Width
1795 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1658 mm
Height
1735 mm
2829
4634
2640
4610
4634 mm
Length
4610 mm
2829 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1625 kg
2195 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.56 %
General
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
X247
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
1950 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
187 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes GLB 220 d
187 bhp
145 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes GLB 220 d
400 NM
350 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLB 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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9.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLB 220 d
9.01 kg/bhp
11.21 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes GLB 220 d
56 mpg
46 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
49 mpg
city
39 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
646 mi
Range
611 mi
Mercedes GLB 220 d
646 mi
611 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLB 220 d
102.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









1800 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1564 L





















