Subaru Forester 2016 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.5 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 980 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) | 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2015 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.64 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1557 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru Forester uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 43 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.4 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`080 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 410 kg | 730 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 78 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 (€): | 11 600 | 19 800 | |
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