Comparison - Subaru Forester Limited 2018 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC 2020

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

29,395

Updated:

18 Feb 2018

38,600

Updated:

27 Jun 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

8-speed dual-clutch

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

15.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Crystal Black Silica

#3D393A

Crystal White Pearl

#E7E7E7

Dark Gray Metallic

#333333

Ice Silver Metallic

#686672

Jasmine Green Metallic

#777581

Quartz Blue Pearl

#365890

Venetian Red Pearl

#882A3A

Color:

Polar White

#F7F7F7

Night Black

#282D31

Digital White metallic

#E3E3E3

Cosmos Black metallic

#0B1016

Iridium Silver metallic

#9FA0A2

Mountain Grey metallic

#747578

Mojave Silver metallic

#757577

Denim Blue metallic

#11284A

Galaxy Blue metallic

#0F2681

Patagonia Red metallic

#74141C

Electric

Seconds from 0 to 60mph:

6.90s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2018 Subaru Forester ranked #5 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Subaru Forester has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 36 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Excellent cargo capacity
Spacious rear seats
Good mpg ratings, even with standard all-wheel drive
Many available safety features

Cons
Interior design and build quality trail some rivals'
Fewer tech features than rivals

By:

usnews.com

The 2018 Subaru Forester continues to offer top safety scores, remarkable space inside, and all-round versatility; it’s still one of the best small SUVs, and a good value for money.

Pros
Fun to drive, good ride
Excellent safety ratings and systems
Good outward visibility
Standard all-wheel drive
Peppy Turbo option, CVT among the best

Cons
Front seats small for some
Priciest trims still not that premium
No manual gearbox for turbo engine
Paddle shifters only on turbo

By:

thecarconnection.com

For 2018, the Subaru Forester offers a new Black Edition trim package that adds black-finished wheels, body trim and grille. The interior also receives black cloth upholstery and black gloss dashboard trim. Limited trim levels also get a new cargo area cover, while Touring trims now include Subaru's EyeSight safety package as standard along with automatic high beams and reverse automatic braking.

PROS
All-wheel drive comes standard and doesn't sink fuel economy
High ground clearance offers better than average off-road ability
Airy interior with plenty of room for adults both front and rear
Optional turbocharged engine makes Forester very quick

CONS
Modest tow rating limits overall utility
Cabin design and materials are just average
Handling isn't as sporty as some rivals
CVT feels less responsive and refined than a traditional automatic

By:

edmunds.com

The 2020 GLB-Class is the smallest Mercedes that can be equipped with three rows of seats.

Pros
Chunky styling
Lots of tech
Right-sized

Cons
Third row looks tight
Too many Mercedes SUVs?
Bound to be expensive

By:

thecarconnection.com

Slotting into the narrow space between the GLA-Class and the GLC-Class is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class compact crossover, but this mini-ute pulls its boxier styling from the vaunted GLE- and G-Class SUVs. We saw the concept in April at the Shanghai auto show and Mercedes-Benz unveiled the production model, in all its mini-ute glory, at an event in June; we expect the GLB to be on sale by the end of 2019.

By:

caranddriver.com

Mercedes-Benz launches new-generation cars every other week, but whole new nameplates are rarer things. Enter the family-focused GLB small SUV...

Pros
Back seat and boot space
Comfortable suspension
Cool design inside and out

Cons
Transmission calibration issues
Base engine is nothing special
Is there scope for a diesel?

By:

caradvice.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

26.00mpg

23.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

32.00mpg

31.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Flat

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

2.00L

Torque:

174ft-lbs

at 4 100rpm

258ft-lbs

at 1 800rpm

Horsepower:

170hp

at 5 800rpm

221hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

38.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

181.50in

182.40in

Width:

70.70in

72.20in

Height:

68.20in

65.30in

Ground Clearance:

8.70in

7.90in

Front Track:

63.20in

Wheel Base:

103.90in

111.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.00

40.70

Rear Head Room:

37.50

39.30

Front Leg Room:

43.00in

41.10in

Rear leg room:

38.00in

38.10in

Front Hip Room:

53.90in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.00in

55.90in

Rear Hip Room:

53.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

56.50in

54.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

68.50cu.ft

62.00cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

31.50cu.ft

22.00cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

23.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

25.00degrees

Curb Weight:

3455.00lbs

3759.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

2 one-touch power windows

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Remote Keyless Power Door Locks

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

8 -way power driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Power front seats with 3-position memory

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Leatherette

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Rear Seats Features:

Reclining rear seats

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather Steering Wheel

Interior Air Filtration

Heated power side mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

6 total speakers

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

USB connection

Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding

"Hey, Mercedes" keyword activation

7-inch digital instrument cluster

7-inch touchscreen multimedia display

USB Connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front ventilated disc brakes

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc brakes

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Security System Shock Sensor

Rear center 3-point belt

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Post-collision safety system

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Blind-Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

4-Wheel ABS

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

Antitheft alarm system with remote panic feature

Rear-window wiper with auto-on in Reverse

Electric parking brake

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BAS)

Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Brake Drying

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Options

Packages:

Standard Model - 2.5i Limited

Popular Package #2

EyeSight, Navigation System, Audio W/Harmon Kardon Amplifier And Speakers

Navigation System, Audio W/Harmon Kardon Amplifier And Speakers

AMG Line

Premium Package

Exterior Lighting Package

Driver Assistance Package

Multimedia Package

Night Package

Parking Assistance Package

Exterior Options:

Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)

Body Side Molding Kit Ice Silver Metallic

Wheel Arch Moldings

Body Side Molding Kit Dark Gray Metallic

Door Edge Guard Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guard Ice Silver Metallic

Door Edge Guard Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guard Jasmine Green

Splash Guards

Rear Bumper Cover

Door Edge Guard Quartz Blue Pearl

Door Edge Guard Venetian Red Pearl

Front Bumper Underguard

Cross Bar Set - Aero

Sport Grille

Trailer Hitch And Harness

Body Side Molding Kit Jasmine Green

Door Edge Guard Dark Gray Metallic

Rear Bumper Underguard

Body Side Molding Kit Venetian Red

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal Black Silica

Body Side Molding Kit Quartz Blue Pearl

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal White Pearl

Rear Spoiler

LED Logo Projector

Carbon-Style Front Spoiler

Wheel Locks

20" AMG Multispoke Wheels

Illuminated Star

Body-Color Rear Spoiler

20" AMG Black Multispoke Wheels

19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels

Carbon-Style Mirror Housings

Carbon-Style Rear Spoiler

Rear Chrome Trim

Carbon-Style Side Clading

19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels W/Black Accents

Chrome Door Handle Inserts

Panorama Roof

19" 10-Spoke Wheels W/Matte Black Accents

Interior Options:

Compartment Separator

Cargo Net Rear Seat Back

Sunshade

Cargo Net Side

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass

Cargo Net Rear

Tweeter Kit

Rear Seat Back Protector

All-Weather Floor Mats

STI Leather Shift Knob CVT

Footwell Illumination Kit - red

Kicker Audio Upgrade Package

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink

Speaker Kit

Side Still Plate-Front

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Homelink & Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection

MBUX Interior Assistant

Head-Up Display

Burmester Surround Sound System

3rd-Row Seats

Multicontour Seats

SiriusXM Radio

Heated And Ventilated Front Seats

Inductive Wireless Charging And NFC Pairing

KEYLESS-GO

Heated Steering Wheel

Garage Door Opener

64-Color LED Ambient Lighting W/Illuminated Vents

Heated Front Seats

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, cloth

#343436

Gray, cloth

#A9A6A3

Color:

Neva Grey/Black, leatherette

#A5ACB4

Bahia Brown, leather

#895338

Black w/Dinamica Inserts and Red Topstitching , leatherette/suede

#000000

Black, leatherette

#000000

Black, leather

#000000

Classic Red/Black, leather

#993238

Macchiato Beige, leatherette

#E2DDDD

Titanium Grey/Black, leather

#71706E

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Engine and Performance

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Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

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Instruments

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Exterior Features

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Options

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