Subaru Forester 2024 vs Mercedes GLC 2022
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Forester is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes GLC can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLC also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.5 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 180 HP | 163 - 476 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 - 241 NM | 250 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 3.5 - 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): | 6.7 - 8.1 | 0.8 - 10.2 | |
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Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 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 - 221 mm (8.7 - 8.7 inches) | 194 - 300 mm (7.6 - 11.8 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 | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.64 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 779 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2107 litres | 1680 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 427 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 2.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`870 kg | ~ 2`625 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`681 kg | ~ 2`010 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 189 kg | ~ 615 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is more than two times less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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