The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 43,800

€ 27,500

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 ecomatic.
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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 ecomatic
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
2145 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.35 %

General
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
X247
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-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 ecomatic
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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
1994 CC
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
221 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
350 NM
196 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
149 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLB 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
7.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLB 250
7.29 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes GLB 250
42 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
28 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 L
475 mi
Range
273 mi
Mercedes GLB 250
475 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
Mercedes GLB 250
128.7 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
177 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









1800 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L