Subaru Forester 2024 vs Mercedes GLC 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 285 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 318 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 7.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 10.2 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.64 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1731 litres | 1680 litres | |
| Subaru Forester has 112 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 51 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 2.1 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`870 kg | 2`550 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`693 kg | 1`975 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 177 kg | 575 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. | |||
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