Comparison - Subaru Forester Limited 2016 - vs - Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2016

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Average Price: 
25,740
Updated: 
02 Dec 2016
143,628
Updated: 
23 Nov 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2016
2016
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
7-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
no
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.90gals
25.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Burnished Bronze Metallic
#A29992
Crystal Black Silica
#060201
Crystal White Pearl
#EAEAEA
Dark Gray Metallic
#6A6A6A
Ice Silver Metallic
#B9B8C2
Ice Silver Metallic
#797881
Jasmine Green Metallic
#313C3D
Quartz Blue Pearl
#5C7390
Venetian Red Pearl
#4C0307
Color: 
Agate Green
#3C473C
Almandine Black Metallic
#322828
Black
#000000
Capri Blue Metallic
#0F1441
Dakota Brown Metallic
#584A3D
Diamond Silver Metallic
#B0B9C3
Indium Grey Metallic
#4F4C45
Iridium Silver Metallic
#A5A5A5
Jade Green Metallic
#4E605D
Light Ivory
#E9E2D2
Magnetite Black Metallic
#282A27
Mars Red
#480910
Midnight Blue
#09183F
Obsidian Black Metallic
#000000
Palladium Silver Metallic
#878785
Paprika Metallic
#87120A
Polar White
#FFFFFF
Steel Grey Metallic
#6A7575
Storm Red Metallic
#4F0200
Tectite Grey Metallic
#41433D
Verde Brook Metallic
#3E3E3C
designo Graphite Metallic
#524E4B
designo Magno Night Black Matte
#000000
designo Magno Platinum Matte
#A2A2A2
designo Mauritius Blue
#2654D2
designo Mocha Black Metallic
#312924
designo Mystic Blue Metallic
#0C4674
designo Mystic Brown Metallic
#653C2F
designo Mystic Red Metallic
#C1C1C1
designo Mystic White
#E5E5E5
designo Platinum Black Metallic
#000000

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
11.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
32.00mpg
13.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
48
Cylinders: 
4
Flat
12
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
6.00L
Torque: 
174ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
391ft-lbs
at 2 800rpm
Horsepower: 
170hp
at 5 800rpm
382hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet
44.60Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Roadside Assistance*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
180.90in
187.50in
Width: 
70.70in
71.80in
Height: 
68.20in
76.80in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
7.70in
Front Track: 
60.90in
59.60in
Rear Track: 
61.10in
59.60in
Wheel Base: 
103.90in
112.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.00
42.20
Rear Head Room: 
37.50
40.00
Front Leg Room: 
43.00in
52.50in
Rear leg room: 
38.00in
41.90in
Front Hip Room: 
53.90in
51.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.00in
53.70in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.00in
53.90in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.50in
56.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
68.50cu.ft
79.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1500lbs
7000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
31.50cu.ft
40.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
23.00degrees
36.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
25.00degrees
27.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3419.00lbs
5913.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
1 one-touch power windows
Remote keyless power door locks

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
8 -way power driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Multi-level heating passenger seat
10 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Premium leather
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
10 -way power passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding with storage center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut front suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Double wishbone rear suspension
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Leather steering wheel
Dual vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
yes
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
yes
More Entertainment: 
6 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Radio data system
USB connection
Memory card slot
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
450 watts stereo output
Harman/kardon premium brand speakers
Mast antenna
Radio data system
6 Months of provided satellite radio service
1 subwoofer(s)
Speed sensitive volume control
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system
12 total speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy glass
Roof rack
Power glass sunroof
Variable intermittent wipers
Intermittent rear wiper
Remote sunroof operation
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Intermittent wipers
Power steel sunroof
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7.0
21
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Steel spare wheel
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
no
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Front ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Security System Shock Sensor
Post-collision safety system
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Vehicle Alarm notification*
Emergency Service*
Pre-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Cornering lights
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Rear height adjustable headrests
Self-leveling headlights
Brake drying
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance

Options

Packages: 
Mirror w/Homelink & Approach Lighting
Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers + Eyesight
Standard Model - 2.5i Limited
Rugged Package #2
Protection Package #2
Interior & Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting
Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers
Popular Package #1
Popular Package #2
Exterior Options: 
Crystal Black Silica Body Side Molding Kit
Jasmine Green Body Side Molding Kit
Ice Silver Metallic Body Side Molding Kit
Cross Bar Set - Aero
Satin White Pearl Body Side Molding Kit
Bumper Underguard Front
Trailer Hitch
Splash Guard Kit
Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)
Burnished Bronze Body Side Molding Kit
Dark Gray Metallic Body Side Molding Kit
Venetian Red Body Side Molding Kit
Moonroof Air Deflector
Quartz Blue Pearl Body Side Molding Kit
Bumper Underguard Rear
Sport Grille Gunmetal Trim
Rear Bumper Cover
Interior Options: 
Front Side Sill Plate
Speaker Kit
Luggage Compartment Cover (Power Rear Gate)
All-Weather Floor Mats
Footwell Illumination Kit - Red
Sunshade
Cargo Net Side
110 Power Outlet Kit
Tweeter Kit
Cargo Net Seat Back
Rear Seat Back Protector
Compartment Separator
Footwell Illumination Kit - Blue
Cargo Net Vertical
Auto-Dim Mirror Compass
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink
Rear Seat Entertainment System
DINAMICA Headliner
All-Season Floor Mats
Heated Steering Wheel

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, cloth
#454547
Gray, cloth
#969390
Color: 
Black Leather, premium leather
#000000
Chestnut/Black Leather, premium leather
#5B4844
Grey/Black Leather, premium leather
#9B9B9B
designo Auburn Brown Nappa Leather, premium leather
#473934
designo Black Nappa Leather, premium leather
#000000
designo Classic Red Nappa Leather, premium leather
#7E2523
designo Light Brown Nappa Leather, premium leather
#6F4C3E
designo Mystic Red Nappa Leather, premium leather
#604343
designo Porcelain Nappa Leather, premium leather
#C9B7A0
designo Sand Nappa Leather, premium leather
#AA8E77
designo Titan Gray Pearl Nappa Leather, premium leather
#696667