Comparison - Subaru Outback Touring XT 2021 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 350 4MATIC 2018

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

39,945

Updated:

23 Aug 2019

54,700

Updated:

23 Mar 2018

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

9-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.50gals

24.60gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Cinnamon brown pearl

#3F2927

Abyss blue pearl

#2B4566

Crystal black silica

#000000

Magnetite gray metallic

#505666

Crystal white pearl

#E7E7E7

Autumn green metallic

#7C805D

Color:

Black

#000000

Brilliant Blue Metallic

#0F0F96

Dakota Brown Metallic

#403524

Diamond Silver Metallic

#C5CDD2

Iridium Silver Metallic

#ADB1B2

Lunar Blue Metallic

#18294B

Obsidian Black Metallic

#211810

Polar White

#E1E0DE

Selenite Grey Metallic

#74849F

designo Cardinal Red Metallic

#A02C32

designo Diamond White Metallic

#EDE4D7

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 Subaru Outback hangs on to its remarkably rugged stance as it grows more refined than ever.

Pros
Capable as ever
Big 11.6-inch touchscreen
A roomy interior
Excellent safety record
Rides very well

Cons
Careful styling
Moderate acceleration from base engine
Needs more small-item storage

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2021 Subaru Outback comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.Adaptive LED headlights now standard on all trims.Seat-belt reminder standard for all passengers.Reminder to check rear seat added as standard safety feature.

Pros
Spacious cabin and smooth, comfortable ride
Optional turbocharged engine provides plenty of power
Loading the roof or cargo area is easier than in most SUVs
Above-average off-road ability

Cons
Big touchscreen is slow to respond and buries many controls in complicated menus
Slow acceleration from standard engine
Native voice recognition system isn't very accurate

By:

edmunds.com

The Outback was redesigned from the ground up for the 2020 model year, so for 2021 Subaru has made only three minor changes: Adaptive headlamps, a rear-seat reminder system, and a passenger's seatbelt warning light and chime are now standard across the lineup.

Pros
Ground clearance helps off-road or in snow,
spacious cabin,
tons of available tech.

Cons
Unhurried acceleration,
ho-hum driving dynamics,
indistinct exterior styling.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class ranked #12 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 46 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Lots of powerful engine choices
Posh interior
Above-average cargo space (in non-coupe models)
Lengthy features list

Cons
Less athletic than many competitors
Coupe has limited cargo space and visibility
Finicky engine stop-start system

By:

usnews.com

Performance, plug-in, or pedestrian: there’s a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE for almost every luxury-SUV buyer.

Pros
Wide palette of body styles, powertrains, trims
GLE Coupe, for the well-to-do contrarian
Powertrain choice abounds
Composed, quiet ride

Cons
AMG = $$$
Not so fuel-efficient
Addled infotainment interface
Odd feature availability
Coupe body costs money, space

By:

thecarconnection.com

The AMG GLE 43 is slightly more powerful, increasing engine output from 362 horsepower to 385 hp. Otherwise, the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is unchanged for 2018.

PROS
Multiple available powertrains make each model distinct
Interior is quiet, upscale and roomy
Abundant list of standard safety, tech and luxury features
AMG variants are seriously quick

CONS
Not many places to store small personal items
Punishing ride on AMG models, with little benefit to handling
Ride quality with the standard suspension isn't as comfy as we expect
Base V6's acceleration is merely adequate

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

23.00mpg

18.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

30.00mpg

22.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Flat

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.40L

3.50L

Torque:

277ft-lbs

at 2 000rpm

273ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

Horsepower:

260hp

at 5 600rpm

302hp

at 6 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

36.10Feet

38.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

191.30in

189.10in

Width:

73.00in

78.90in

Height:

66.10in

70.70in

Ground Clearance:

8.70in

9.10in

Front Track:

61.80in

65.90in

Rear Track:

62.80in

66.70in

Wheel Base:

108.10in

114.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.70

38.90

Rear Head Room:

39.10

38.50

Front Leg Room:

42.80in

40.30in

Rear leg room:

39.50in

38.40in

Front Hip Room:

55.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

58.10in

58.50in

Rear Hip Room:

54.80in

Rear Shoulder room:

57.40in

58.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

75.70cu.ft

80.30cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

7200lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

32.50cu.ft

38.20cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.60degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.70degrees

Curb Weight:

3937.00lbs

4751.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated mirrors

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Remote Keyless Power Door Locks

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket front seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Premium Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

10 -way power driver seat

6-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Height adjustable driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Bucket Front Seats

Leatherette

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Heated

Folding Center Armrest

Rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Leather Steering Wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

4 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

12 Total Speakers

576 Watts Stereo Output

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front Ventilated Disc Brakes

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes

Rear ventilated disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Self-Leveling Headlights

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Emergency braking preparation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Pre-collision safety system

2 Front Headrests

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear center 3-point belt

Rear height adjustable headrests

Turn signal mirrors

4-Wheel ABS

Airbag Deployment Notification

Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance

Emergency Service

Brake Drying

3 Rear Headrests

Options

Packages:

Standard Model

Night Package

Premium 2 Package

Premium 3 Package

Accessory Chrome Package

Designo Espresso Brown Exclusive Nappa Leather Package

AMG Line Exterior

Designo Porcelain/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather Package

Parking Assist Package

Premium 1 Package

ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM Package

AMG Line Interior

Exterior Options:

Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Gray Metallic

Body Side Molding - Cinnamon Brown Pearl

Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guards - Autumn Green Metallic

Body Side Molding - Abyss Blue Pearl

Wheel Locks - Alloy

Wheel Lug Nut And Lock Set - Black

Body Side Molding - Magnetite Gray Metallic

Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl

Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica

Splash Guards

Sport Grille - Turbo

Body Side Molding - Autumn Green Metallic

Trailer Hitch

Rear Bumper Cover

Door Scuff Protectors

Rear Gate Trim - Chrome

Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror W/Approach Lighting

Door Edge Guards - Cinnamon Brown Pearl

MAGIC VISION CONTROL

Wheel Locks

Soft Close Doors

Illuminated Side Running Boards

Trailer Hitch

Illuminated Grille Star

Brushed Aluminum Running Boards w/Rubber Studs

20" AMG 5-Spoke W/Black Accents

Panorama Sunroof

20" AMG 5-Spoke Titanium Grey

Illuminated Side Running Boards

Laminated Windshield And Front Side Windows (SPC)

20" 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels

Interior Options:

Wireless Charger

Woodgrain Interior Trim Kit

LED Upgrade - Dome Light

Cargo Net

Rear Seatback Protector

Sunshade

Footwell Illumination Kit

All-Weather Floor Liners

Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Massage

Designo Porcelain DINAMICA Headliner

Designo Black DINAMICA Headliner

Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel

Rear Seat Entertainment Pre-Wiring

Bang & Olufsen Sound System

3-Zone Climate Control

Cargo Management System (SPC)

Rear Seat Entertainment

Heated Rear Seats

Cabin-air Purification System

Wood/Leather Steering Wheel

Ventilated Front Seats

Crystal Grey Headliner

Front Sport Seats

Porcelain Headliner

10-Way Power Passenger Seat (SPC)

Cargo Management System (SPC)

Rear Lockable Storage Compartment (SPC)

MB-TEX Wrapped Dashboard (SPC)

Harman/Kardon Sound System

Black Headliner

10-Way Power Passenger Seat (SPC)

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Java Brown Nappa, premium leather

#594832

Color:

Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather

#000000

Black w/Grey Stitching Exclusive Nappa, premium leather

#070707

Espresso Brown/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather

#5B5250

Porcelain/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather

#DAD3CF

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Comparison - Subaru Outback Touring XT 2021 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 350 4MATIC 2018

General

Also called:

--

Also called:

M-Class

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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