The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 56,100

€ 27,500

€ 56,100
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 300 e is 3.7 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
Mercedes GLC 300 e
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 300 e
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
4475 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
1080 lb
24.13 %

General
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
X253
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 300 e
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300 e
316 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300 e
516 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
14.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300 e
14.16 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
107 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300 e
107 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
No data
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
1412 mi
Range
273 mi
Mercedes GLC 300 e
1412 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300 e
41.7 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
84 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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