The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLC 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 29,000
€ 52,400
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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 2.0X is 3.7 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 300 d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300 d
66.9
70.1
78.9
64.5
74.4
82.5
70.1 in
Width
74.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
66.9 in
Height
64.5 in
103
179.5
113.1
183.3
179.5 in
Length
183.3 in
103 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300 d
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
15.98 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300 d
SH
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)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300 d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
FB20
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
242 hp
Mercedes GLC 300 d
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
145 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300 d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 300 d
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.81 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.09 lb/hp
16.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300 d
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
536 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
536 mi
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
119.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
