The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 29,800

€ 47,700

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 250 d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 250 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 250 d
3285 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
19.25 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 250 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 250 d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
FB20
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 250 d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLC 250 d
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250 d
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
37 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
621 mi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
102.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 250 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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