The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,400

€ 29,400

€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 300 d is 6 cm longer, 9.5 cm wider and 9.6 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1639
1890
2096
1735
1795
2050
1890 mm
Width
1795 mm
2096 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1639 mm
Height
1735 mm
2873
4655
2640
4595
4655 mm
Length
4595 mm
2873 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1582 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
263 kg
14.25 %

General
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
X253
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1950 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
242 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300 d
242 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300 d
500 NM
198 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
144 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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7.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 300 d
7.62 kg/bhp
10.69 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300 d
49 mpg
43 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
536 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes GLC 300 d
536 mi
574 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300 d
119.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
665 kg
Maximum Payload
433 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
450 L








1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1564 L