The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 27,500

€ 49,500

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 3.7 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 220 d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 220 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 ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 220 d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.07 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 220 d
SH
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 220 d
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
191 hp
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
191 hp
Mercedes GLC 220 d
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 220 d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 220 d
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.18 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
22.94 lb/hp
21.18 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes GLC 220 d
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
23 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
273 mi
Range
586 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
586 mi
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Environmental Impact
181.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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