The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (08 - 11)
€ 52,400
€ 24,600
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 300 d is 3.7 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLC 300 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 300 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
16.52 %
General
Mercedes GLC 300 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 300 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 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300 d
242 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300 d
369 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
144 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
16.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300 d
16.81 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300 d
41 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
536 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes GLC 300 d
536 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300 d
119.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 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

















