Mercedes GLC 2026 vs Subaru Forester 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 449 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 640 NM | 241 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 269 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 399 NM more than Subaru Forester. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.1 | |
|
The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Subaru Forester 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.73 m | |
|
Mercedes GLC is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLC is 9 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 779 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2107 litres | |
|
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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 2.2 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`640 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes GLC has
|
Subaru Forester has
| |