The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.5X (10 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 31,400
€ 52,800
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 2.5X is 3.8 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 350 d.
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Mercedes GLC 350 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 2.5X
Mercedes GLC 350 d
No data
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Mercedes GLC 350 d
SH
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)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Mercedes GLC 350 d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
EJ25
Engine Code
OM 642.873
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
169 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
173 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Mercedes GLC 350 d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.5X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 350 d
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
0 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
25 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
401 mi
Range
526 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
401 mi
526 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
176.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
No data
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Mercedes GLC 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
