The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 45,800

€ 29,800

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 250 is 3.8 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLC 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.12 %

General
Mercedes GLC 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
X253
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250
208 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250
258 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mercedes GLC 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
138 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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18.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250
18.39 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250
36 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
37 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
631 mi
Range
497 mi
Mercedes GLC 250
631 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250
123.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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