Mercedes GLB vs Subaru Outback – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru Outback has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37200 £, while the Mercedes GLB costs 40500 £. That’s a price difference of around 3275 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLB manages with 5.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.60 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLB has a clearly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 151 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.20 s. That’s about 4.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Subaru Outback tops out at 193 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLB pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 148 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Mercedes GLB is slight lighter – 1640 kg compared to 1643 kg. The difference is around 3 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers hardly perceptible more room – 570 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Outback performs barely noticeable better – up to 1822 L, which is about 17 L more than the Mercedes GLB.

When it comes to payload, Subaru Outback to a small extent takes the win – 557 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes GLB shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.