The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLB 180 d 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 29,800
€ 37,800
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 2.0X is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes GLB 180 d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180 d
66.9
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
66.9 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 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180 d
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.31 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180 d
SH
Generation
X247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180 d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
FB20
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
114 hp
Mercedes GLB 180 d
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLB 180 d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180 d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLB 180 d
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.49 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
32.49 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180 d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes GLB 180 d
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
497 mi
Range
659 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
659 mi
Mercedes GLB 180 d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
100.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes GLB 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft
