Subaru Forester 2021 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 390 HP | |
| Torque: | 239 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 208 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 281 NM less than Mercedes GLC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 10.6 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 234 mm (9.2 inches) | 168 mm (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: | 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: | no data | 2`460 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 31 200 | |
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