The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLB 220 d 8G-DCT (20 - ..)
€ 31,900

€ 43,500

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes GLB 220 d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLB 220 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 ecomatic
Mercedes GLB 220 d
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.02 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLB 220 d
SH
Generation
X247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
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 ecomatic
Mercedes GLB 220 d
4-cylinder boxer 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
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
187 hp
Mercedes GLB 220 d
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLB 220 d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLB 220 d
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.87 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23.09 lb/hp
19.87 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes GLB 220 d
14 mpg
city
41 mpg
24 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
273 mi
Range
646 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
646 mi
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Environmental Impact
181.4 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).
102.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLB 220 d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLB 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









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