The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLB 250 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 29,400

€ 45,600

€ 29,400
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 2.0X is 3.9 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 7.7 cm taller than the Mercedes GLB 250.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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
4595
2829
4634
4595 mm
Length
4634 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2829 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 250
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 kg

Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.27 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 250
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
FB20
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes GLB 250
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
350 NM
Mercedes GLB 250
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 250
119 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLB 250
▶ REPLAY
10.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.56 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.69 kg/bhp
7.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLB 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 250
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
43 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes GLB 250
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
574 mi
Range
525 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
525 mi
Mercedes GLB 250
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLB 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
433 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
565 L









1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1800 L