The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Subaru Forester 2.5X (10 - 10)
€ 46,100

€ 31,400

€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLC 220 d is 3.8 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5X.
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
64.5
74.4
82.5
66.9
70.1
78.9
74.4 in
Width
70.1 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
64.5 in
Height
66.9 in
113.1
183.3
103
179.5
183.3 in
Length
179.5 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
4068 lb
Curb Weight
No data
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
X253
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes GLC 220 d
168 hp
169 hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes GLC 220 d
295 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Performance
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.5X
▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
Mercedes GLC 220 d
24.21 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes GLC 220 d
47 mpg
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
43 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
32 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
401 mi
Mercedes GLC 220 d
621 mi
401 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes GLC 220 d
102.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Subaru Forester 2.5X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.6 cu ft