Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Subaru Forester 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 61 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 154 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes GLC consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Used also on Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GLC engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLC 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLC is 3 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLC has 45 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 1 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`223 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru Forester scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 20 800 | |
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