Subaru Forester 2021 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 194 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 108 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 176 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.4 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes GLC 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. | |||
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: | 509 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1779 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Subaru Forester has 41 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: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`185 kg | 2`405 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`658 kg | 1`730 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 527 kg | 675 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 28 procentiem less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 31 200 | |
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