The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLC 250 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 39,900

€ 45,800

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 2.0XT is 2.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 250.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLC 250
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 2.0XT
Mercedes GLC 250
3721 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.72 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLC 250
SJ
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLC 250
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
FA20
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLC 250
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 250
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLC 250
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 250
▶ REPLAY
15.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.7 lb/hp
18.39 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLC 250
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
439 mi
Range
631 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
631 mi
Mercedes GLC 250
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
123.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLC 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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