Subaru Forester vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison

    Subaru Forester

    Mercedes-Benz GLC

    2024 Subaru
    Forester
    vs
    2024 Mercedes-Benz
    GLC
    Select Variants...

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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    7.9
    8.2
    0.0
    Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
    Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    62L - 66L
    453 to 805 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $37,890 - $50,140
    $120,477 - $199,500
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Quality, premium-leaning interior
    • Sportier handling
    • STI appears again...
    Misses
    • ...like this?
    • Hardly a special edition
    • Dreary CVT
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Seriously flashy interior technology
    • Smooth, quiet driving characteristics
    • Big boot, wide-opening tailgate
    Misses
    • Some cheap bits inside
    • Where's the diesel option?
    • There are still options packages

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,500)

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:

    • Crystal White Pearl
    • Ice Silver Metallic
    • Brilliant Bronze Metallic
    • Crimson Red Pearl
    • Autumn Green Metallic
    • Horizon Blue Pearl
    • Cascade Green Silica
    • Magnetite Grey Metallic
    • Crystal Black Silica
    • Sapphire Blue Pearl

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1995 - 24981991 - 3982
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L2.0L, 4.0L, 3.0L
    Induction
    FLAT 4TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 32
    Power
    110kW - 136kW287kW - 375kW
    Power RPM
    5800 - 60005500 - 6750
    Torque
    196Nm - 239Nm500Nm - 700Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000 - 44001750 - 2500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    12.1 - 12.510 - 10.5

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