The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 350 e 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (16 - 18) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 53,100

€ 35,000

€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 e is 1.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0ie.
Mercedes GLC 350 e
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
64.5
74.4
82.5
68.1
71.5
81.3
74.4 in
Width
71.5 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
64.5 in
Height
68.1 in
113.1
183.3
105.1
182.1
183.3 in
Length
182.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 350 e
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
4464 lb
Curb Weight
3651 lb
5743 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
814 lb
18.23 %

General
Mercedes GLC 350 e
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
X253
Generation
S5
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes GLC 350 e
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline 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 5600 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 e
316 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
413 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 e
413 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Performance
Mercedes GLC 350 e
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 350 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0ie
▶ REPLAY
14.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.67 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 350 e
14.13 lb/hp
24.67 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 350 e
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 e
94 mpg
35 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
1243 mi
Range
445 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 e
1243 mi
445 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Environmental Impact
47.3 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 e
47.3 kWh
127 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
95 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 350 e
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft