Mercedes GLC 2023 vs Subaru Forester 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 421 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 182 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 285 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 318 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 7.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.1 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 590 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.73 m | |
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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 | 508 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1680 litres | 1731 litres | |
| Mercedes GLC has 112 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 51 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 2.1 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`550 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`975 kg | 1`693 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 177 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 69 procentiem more than Subaru Forester. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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