The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLC 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 25,900

€ 59,900

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900
ⓘ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 Subaru Forester 2.0X is 1.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 400 d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 400 d
66.3
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
66.3 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 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 400 d
3258 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb

Weight Difference:
952 lb
22.61 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 400 d
SJ
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 400 d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
FB20
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
325 hp
Mercedes GLC 400 d
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 400 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 400 d
▶ REPLAY
22.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.01 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLC 400 d
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
541 mi
Range
641 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
641 mi
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
131.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 400 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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