The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 43,800
€ 39,900
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 2.0XT.
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
65.3
72.2
79.5
68.3
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
111.4
182.4
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 2.0XT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.62 %
General
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
X247
Generation
SJ
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
FA20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
221 hp
237 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Performance
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLB 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.7 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 250
16.06 lb/hp
15.7 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLB 250
35 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
475 mi
Range
439 mi
Mercedes GLB 250
475 mi
439 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLB 250
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 250
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft
