Subaru Forester 2018 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 3.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 360 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 504 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 12.4 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 5.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 780 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 164 mm (6.5 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: | 4.63 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`590 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`655 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 568 kg | 640 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 31 200 | |
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