The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 29,400

€ 50,200

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘ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 6.1 cm shorter, 9.5 cm narrower and 9.6 cm taller than the Mercedes GLC 300.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300
1735
1795
2050
1639
1890
2096
1795 mm
Width
1890 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2096 mm
1735 mm
Height
1639 mm
2640
4595
2873
4656
4595 mm
Length
4656 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2873 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2400 kg

Weight Difference:
153 kg
8.82 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300
SJ
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
FB20
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
242 bhp
Mercedes GLC 300
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1300 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
370 NM
Mercedes GLC 300
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300
119 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 300
▶ REPLAY
10.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.17 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.69 kg/bhp
7.17 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
43 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
574 mi
Range
570 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
570 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
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).
136.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLC 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
433 kg
Maximum Payload
665 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
505 L








1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L