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 | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 113 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 182 NM more than Subaru Forester. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.2 | |
| Mercedes GLC consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | no data | |
| 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: | 2`405 kg | 1`935 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`730 kg | 1`620 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 675 kg | 315 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 53 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 | 24 400 | |
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