The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 47,700

€ 27,500

€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 ecomatic.
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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 ecomatic
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
16.52 %

General
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
X253
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes GLC 250 d
369 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
138 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
20.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
20.24 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250 d
47 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
43 mpg
city
15 mpg
50 mpg
highway
23 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
621 mi
Range
273 mi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
621 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250 d
102.8 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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