The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 32,200

€ 53,600

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 300.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 300
68.3
70.7
80.7
64.5
74.4
82.5
70.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
68.3 in
Height
64.5 in
103.9
181.5
113.1
183.3
181.5 in
Length
183.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 300
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.98 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 300
SJ
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 300
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
EE20
Engine Code
M 264.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
268 hp
Mercedes GLC 300
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 300
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 300
117 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 300
▶ REPLAY
24.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.71 lb/hp
14.85 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
39 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
611 mi
Range
562 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
611 mi
562 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
138.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
125.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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