The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15)
€ 56,100
€ 29,900
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 e is 2.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Subaru Forester 2.0D
64.5
74.4
82.5
68.3
70.7
80.7
74.4 in
Width
70.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
64.5 in
Height
68.3 in
113.1
183.3
103.9
180.9
183.3 in
Length
180.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Subaru Forester 2.0D
4475 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
915 lb
20.45 %
General
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Subaru Forester 2.0D
X253
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Subaru Forester 2.0D
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300 e
316 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300 e
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Subaru Forester 2.0D
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
14.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.55 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300 e
14.16 lb/hp
24.55 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
107 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300 e
107 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1412 mi
Range
654 mi
Mercedes GLC 300 e
1412 mi
654 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
41.7 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300 e
41.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
84 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








40.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft















