The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLB 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..)
€ 30,500

€ 43,800

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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 2.4 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 7.7 cm taller than the Mercedes GLB 250.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 250
1735
1795
2050
1658
1834
2020
1795 mm
Width
1834 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1735 mm
Height
1658 mm
2640
4610
2829
4634
4610 mm
Length
4634 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2829 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 250
1562 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2145 kg

Weight Difference:
48 kg
2.98 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 250
SJ
Generation
X247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
EE20
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes GLB 250
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
350 NM
350 NM
Mercedes GLB 250
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 250
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLB 250
▶ REPLAY
10.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.29 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
10.77 kg/bhp
7.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLB 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 250
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
50 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes GLB 250
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
654 mi
Range
475 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
475 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).
128.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
117.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes GLB 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLB 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
565 L









1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1800 L