Subaru Forester 2021 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 81 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes GLC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.4 | |
| Subaru Forester consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 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: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1600 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: | 1`865 kg | 2`405 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`570 kg | 1`730 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 295 kg | 675 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is more than two times 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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