The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLB 180 7G-DCT (20 - ..)
€ 30,600
€ 37,300
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 Subaru Forester 2.0D is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes GLB 180.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 180
65.9
70.1
78.9
65.3
72.2
79.5
70.1 in
Width
72.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65.9 in
Height
65.3 in
103
179.5
111.4
182.4
179.5 in
Length
182.4 in
103 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 180
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.96 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 180
SH
Generation
X247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 180
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
EE20
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
134 hp
Mercedes GLB 180
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLB 180
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 180
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLB 180
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 180
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLB 180
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
631 mi
Range
539 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
539 mi
Mercedes GLB 180
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
113.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes GLB 180
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft
