The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLB 200 d 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 30,000

€ 39,300

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.0X is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes GLB 200 d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 200 d
68.3
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
68.3 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 200 d
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.58 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 200 d
SJ
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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 200 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 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
148 hp
Mercedes GLB 200 d
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLB 200 d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 200 d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLB 200 d
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22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.63 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 200 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
36 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes GLB 200 d
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
574 mi
Range
659 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
659 mi
Mercedes GLB 200 d
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).
100.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes GLB 200 d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLB 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









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