The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLC 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 31,900

€ 59,900

€ 31,900
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 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 400 d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 400 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 400 d
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
18.86 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 400 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)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 400 d
4-cylinder boxer 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 6000 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
325 hp
Mercedes GLC 400 d
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 400 d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLC 400 d
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23.09 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLC 400 d
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
24 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
273 mi
Range
641 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
641 mi
Mercedes GLC 400 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).
131.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLC 400 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