Mercedes-AMG GLC vs Subaru Forester Comparison

    Mercedes-AMG GLC

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    2024 Mercedes-AMG
    GLC
    vs
    2024 Subaru
    Forester
    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.
    0.0
    7.9
    7.9
    0.0
    Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (PHEV)
    Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    62L - 66L
    453 to 805 km
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $120,477 - $198,415
    $38,690 - $50,140
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    CarExpert's Take

    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Seemingly endless customisation
    • Adroit handling
    • Rapid pace
    Misses
    • A V8 is a drug that's hard to quit
    • It's not cheap to buy or service
    • Some naff interior details
    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

    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

    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,400)
    NA

    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
    TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJDIRECT FUEL INJ
    Size (cc)
    1991 - 39821995 - 2498
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L2.5L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8FLAT 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216
    Power
    287kW - 500kW110kW - 136kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 67505800 - 6000
    Torque
    500Nm - 1020Nm196Nm - 239Nm
    Torque RPM
    1750 - 25004000 - 4400
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10 - 10.512.1 - 12.5

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