The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 30,700
€ 52,800
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 Subaru Forester 2.0D is 9.6 cm shorter, 11 cm narrower and 3.6 cm taller than the Mercedes GLC 350 d.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 350 d
1675
1780
2005
1639
1890
2096
1780 mm
Width
1890 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2096 mm
1675 mm
Height
1639 mm
2615
4560
2873
4656
4560 mm
Length
4656 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2873 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 350 d
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1890 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
Weight Difference:
285 kg
15.08 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 350 d
SH
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 350 d
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
EE20
Engine Code
OM 642.873

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
350 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
350 NM
620 NM
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 350 d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 350 d
▶ REPLAY
11.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
11.07 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
48 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
674 mi
Range
526 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
526 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
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).
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
610 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
505 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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