Subaru Forester 2021 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.5 (petrol) | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 - 182 HP | 163 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 - 300 NM | 320 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 3.8 - 8.9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes GLC are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Forester. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 - 9.0 | 2.7 - 12.4 | |
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Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GLC. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 220 - 234 mm (8.7 - 9.2 inches) | 123 - 168 mm (4.8 - 6.6 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: | 4.64 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.64 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 762 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2101 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes GLC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 501 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`995 kg | ~ 2`514 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`611 kg | ~ 1`822 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 384 kg | ~ 692 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is almost two times less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 31 200 | |
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