Subaru Forester vs Mercedes-Benz GLB Comparison

    Subaru Forester

    Mercedes-Benz GLB

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    2024 Subaru
    Forester
    vs
    2024 Mercedes-Benz
    GLB

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
    0.0
    7.9
    7.8
    0.0
    Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
    Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    60L
    546 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $38,690 - $50,140
    $103,800
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Quality, premium-leaning interior
    • Sportier handling
    • STI appears again...
    Misses
    • ...like this?
    • Hardly a special edition
    • Dreary CVT
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Genuinely flexible interior
    • Boxy looks stand out
    • Significantly cheaper than GLB 250
    Misses
    • Seriously expensive to service
    • Base engine isn't particularly 'Mercedes'
    • Updated technology remains quite fiddly

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,290)
    • Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$790)
    • Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$1,500)
    • Driver Assist Pack (+$1,990)
    • Metallic Paint (+$1,490)

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:

    • Crystal White Pearl
    • Ice Silver Metallic
    • Brilliant Bronze Metallic
    • Crimson Red Pearl
    • Autumn Green Metallic
    • Horizon Blue Pearl
    • Cascade Green Silica
    • Magnetite Grey Metallic
    • Crystal Black Silica
    • Sapphire Blue Pearl

    The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB range is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Digital White metallic
    • Iridium Silver metallic
    • Mountain Grey metallic
    • Cosmos Black metallic
    • Spectral Blue metallic
    • Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic (+$692)

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1995 - 24981991
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L2.0L
    Induction
    FLAT 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    110kW - 136kW225kW
    Power RPM
    5800 - 60005800
    Torque
    196Nm - 239Nm400Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000 - 44003000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    12.1 - 12.5-

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