Subaru Forester 2018 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 154 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes GLC engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLC 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.64 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1779 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Subaru Forester has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 179 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1 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: | 2`223 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`655 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 568 kg | 740 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru Forester scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 22 200 | |
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