The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 27,500

€ 53,600

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 300.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 300
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 300
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.68 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 300
SH
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 300
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
FB20
Engine Code
M 264.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
268 hp
Mercedes GLC 300
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 300
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 300
114 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLC 300
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
22.94 lb/hp
14.85 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
23 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
273 mi
Range
562 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
562 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
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).
138.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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