The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLB 250 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15)

€ 45,600
Mercedes GLB 250 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes GLB 250
€ 27,400
 Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.3
Blueprint Mercedes GLB 250 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
72.2
79.5
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15)
70.7
80.7
72.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.3 in
Height
68.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLB 250 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
111.4
182.4
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15)
103.9
180.9
182.4 in
Length
180.9 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3422 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mercedes GLB 250 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.06 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
X247
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
221 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
258 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Performance

Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLB 250

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 250
16.66 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLB 250
33 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
541 mi
Mercedes GLB 250
525 mi
541 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes GLB 250
134.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft