The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLB 250 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 30,500
€ 45,600
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes GLB 250.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 250
68.3
70.7
80.7
65.3
72.2
79.5
70.7 in
Width
72.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
68.3 in
Height
65.3 in
103.9
181.5
111.4
182.4
181.5 in
Length
182.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 250
3444 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.46 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 250
SJ
Generation
X247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 250
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
EE20
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
221 hp
Mercedes GLB 250
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLB 250
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 250
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLB 250
▶ REPLAY
23.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.66 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.75 lb/hp
16.66 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 250
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
41 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLB 250
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
654 mi
Range
525 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
525 mi
Mercedes GLB 250
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
117.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLB 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft
