The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLB 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 30,700
€ 44,600
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 220 d.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 220 d
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 220 d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.5 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 220 d
SH
Generation
X247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 220 d
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
EE20
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
187 hp
Mercedes GLB 220 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 220 d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLB 220 d
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.4 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
40 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes GLB 220 d
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
674 mi
Range
717 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
717 mi
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
107 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft
