The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 47,700

€ 29,800

€ 47,700
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 d is 3.8 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLC 250 d
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 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
19.25 %

General
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250 d
201 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250 d
369 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
138 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
20.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
20.24 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250 d
47 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
497 mi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
621 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250 d
102.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 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