The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18)
€ 52,800

€ 25,900

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLC 350 d is 4.6 cm longer, 9.5 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1639
1890
2096
1685
1795
2050
1890 mm
Width
1795 mm
2096 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1639 mm
Height
1685 mm
2873
4656
2640
4610
4656 mm
Length
4610 mm
2873 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
1890 kg
Kerb Weight
1478 kg
2500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
412 kg
21.8 %

General
Mercedes GLC 350 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.873
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
254 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
254 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
620 NM
198 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.99 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
7.44 kg/bhp
9.99 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
48 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
526 mi
Range
541 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
526 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
121.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
610 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
505 L








1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1564 L