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

€ 56,100

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘ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 e.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 300 e
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 e
3583 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb

Weight Difference:
893 lb
19.95 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 300 e
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 e
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
EE20
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
316 hp
Mercedes GLC 300 e
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 300 e
117 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLC 300 e
▶ REPLAY
24.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.71 lb/hp
14.16 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
107 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
39 mpg
107 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300 e
32 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
611 mi
Range
1412 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
611 mi
1412 mi
Mercedes GLC 300 e
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).
41.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
125.5 kWh
41.7 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
84 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLC 300 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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