The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 43,800
€ 29,000
€ 43,800
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 250 is 2.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLB 250
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 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.72 %
General
Mercedes GLB 250
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)
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
221 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
149 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLB 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 250
16.06 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLB 250
35 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
475 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes GLB 250
475 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 250
128.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
