The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 40,300
€ 50,200
€ 40,300
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 2.0XT is 2.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 300.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLC 300
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 300
3580 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.41 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLC 300
SJ
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 300
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
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
242 hp
Mercedes GLC 300
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 300
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLC 300
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 300
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.11 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
439 mi
Range
570 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
570 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
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).
136.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLC 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
