Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Subaru Forester 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 194 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 108 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 176 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.1 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes GLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLC is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 509 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1779 litres | |
| Mercedes GLC has 41 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 179 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`405 kg | 2`185 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`730 kg | 1`658 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 675 kg | 527 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Subaru Forester. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 25 400 | |
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