The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLB 180 7G-DCT (20 - ..)
€ 25,900

€ 37,300

€ 25,900
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 a little. The Subaru Forester 2.0X is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes GLB 180.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180
66.3
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
66.3 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 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.96 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180
SJ
Generation
X247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
FB20
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes GLB 180
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLB 180
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLB 180
▶ REPLAY
22.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.01 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLB 180
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
541 mi
Range
539 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
539 mi
Mercedes GLB 180
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
113.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes GLB 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft