The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 29,400

€ 46,100

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 220 d.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 220 d
68.3
70.7
80.7
64.5
74.4
82.5
70.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
68.3 in
Height
64.5 in
103.9
180.9
113.1
183.3
180.9 in
Length
183.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 220 d
3488 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
14.26 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 220 d
SJ
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)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 220 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 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLC 220 d
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 220 d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLC 220 d
▶ REPLAY
23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.57 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
36 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes GLC 220 d
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
574 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
621 mi
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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