The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 250 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (11 - 13)
€ 45,600
€ 24,700
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 250 is 7.4 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 4.2 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLB 250
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 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
8.98 %
General
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
X247
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
221 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
350 NM
198 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
147 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLB 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
7.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLB 250
7.56 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes GLB 250
40 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
525 mi
Range
497 mi
Mercedes GLB 250
525 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes GLB 250
134.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









1800 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L















