Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Subaru Forester 2018
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes GLC) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Subaru Forester) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 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 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 2.7 l/100km + 17.2 kWh/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 10.30 € | 13.60 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/lElectricity€/kWh | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | 4.63 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: | 395 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1445 litres | 1779 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes GLC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 334 litres). | |||
| 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`615 kg | 2`223 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`955 kg | 1`655 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 660 kg | 568 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Subaru Forester. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 16 000 | |
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