Comparison - Subaru Forester Limited 2018 - vs - Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 450 4MATIC 2019

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Subaru Forester Limited 2018

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

29,395

Updated:

18 Feb 2018

71,700

Updated:

20 Feb 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Car

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

2019

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

9-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

15.90gals

21.10gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Crystal Black Silica

#3D393A

Crystal White Pearl

#E7E7E7

Dark Gray Metallic

#333333

Ice Silver Metallic

#686672

Jasmine Green Metallic

#777581

Quartz Blue Pearl

#365890

Venetian Red Pearl

#882A3A

Color:

designo Selenite Grey Magno

#4a4e51

designo Diamond White Metallic

#ede4d7

Ruby Black Metallic

#16040d

designo Cardinal Red Metallic

#a02c32

Selenite Grey Metallic

#616362

Dakota Brown Metallic

#403524

Iridium Silver Metallic

#a5a5a5

Black

#000000

Obsidian Black Metallic

#211810

Polar White

#e1e0de

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2018 Subaru Forester ranked #5 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Subaru Forester has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 36 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Excellent cargo capacity
Spacious rear seats
Good mpg ratings, even with standard all-wheel drive
Many available safety features

Cons
Interior design and build quality trail some rivals'
Fewer tech features than rivals

By:

usnews.com

The 2018 Subaru Forester continues to offer top safety scores, remarkable space inside, and all-round versatility; it’s still one of the best small SUVs, and a good value for money.

Pros
Fun to drive, good ride
Excellent safety ratings and systems
Good outward visibility
Standard all-wheel drive
Peppy Turbo option, CVT among the best

Cons
Front seats small for some
Priciest trims still not that premium
No manual gearbox for turbo engine
Paddle shifters only on turbo

By:

thecarconnection.com

For 2018, the Subaru Forester offers a new Black Edition trim package that adds black-finished wheels, body trim and grille. The interior also receives black cloth upholstery and black gloss dashboard trim. Limited trim levels also get a new cargo area cover, while Touring trims now include Subaru's EyeSight safety package as standard along with automatic high beams and reverse automatic braking.

PROS
All-wheel drive comes standard and doesn't sink fuel economy
High ground clearance offers better than average off-road ability
Airy interior with plenty of room for adults both front and rear
Optional turbocharged engine makes Forester very quick

CONS
Modest tow rating limits overall utility
Cabin design and materials are just average
Handling isn't as sporty as some rivals
CVT feels less responsive and refined than a traditional automatic

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edmunds.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class ranked #5 in Luxury Large Cars. Currently the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 11 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Supple ride
Posh interior
Supportive seats
Lots of user-friendly tech

Cons
Some competitors are more athletic
Roofline limits rear-seat headroom and rearward visibility

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usnews.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is all-new.New styling, engines and interior.Part of the third CLS-Class generation introduced for 2019.

Pros
Impressive array of available powertrains
Long list of available advanced safety features
Pleasing balance of handling performance and comfort
Sleek exterior and impeccable interior

Cons
Rear headroom is limited by the sloping roofline
Lacks Mercedes' latest MBUX system

By:

edmunds.com

Look beyond the evolutionary looks; the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has one heck of a hybrid powertrain.

Pros
Stunning profile
Smooth and powerful new inline-6 engines
Gorgeous interior
Beautifully equipped

Cons
Amounts to a pricey rear pillar
Still tight inside compared to an E-Class
Price skyrockets with options

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thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

26.00mpg

23.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

32.00mpg

30.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Flat

inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

3.00L

Torque:

174ft-lbs

at 4 100rpm

369ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

Horsepower:

170hp

at 5 800rpm

362hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

39.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Transmission Controls And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

181.50in

199.10in

Width:

70.70in

74.40in

Height:

68.20in

55.30in

Ground Clearance:

8.70in

3.70in

Wheel Base:

103.90in

115.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.00

36.90

Rear Head Room:

37.50

35.90

Front Leg Room:

43.00in

41.90in

Rear leg room:

38.00in

35.00in

Front Hip Room:

53.90in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.00in

57.80in

Rear Hip Room:

53.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

68.50cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

31.50cu.ft

11.90cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

23.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

25.00degrees

Curb Weight:

3455.00lbs

4255.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Center limited slip differential

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

2 one-touch power windows

hands-free entry

Heated mirrors

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

8 -way power driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

10 -way power passenger seat

bucket front seats

height adjustable passenger seat

multi-level heating driver seat

10 -way power driver seat

leather

height adjustable driver seat

multi-level heating passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

driver seat thigh extension

Rear Seats Features:

Reclining rear seats

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

folding with pass-thru 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:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather Steering Wheel

Interior Air Filtration

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

6 total speakers

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

USB connection

auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

USB connection

memory card slot

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:

Security System Shock Sensor

Rear center 3-point belt

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Post-collision safety system

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Blind-Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

4-Wheel ABS

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

Turn signal mirrors

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear height adjustable headrests

remote anti-theft alarm system

blind spot warning accident avoidance system

pre-collision safety system

brake drying

emergency braking preparation

Rear center 3-point belt

post-collision safety system

adaptive headlights

LED headlamp

Options

Packages:

Standard Model - 2.5i Limited

Popular Package #2

EyeSight, Navigation System, Audio W/Harmon Kardon Amplifier And Speakers

Navigation System, Audio W/Harmon Kardon Amplifier And Speakers

Warmth and Comfort Package

AMG Line

ENERGIZING Comfort Package

Driver Assistance Package

Premium Package

Exterior Lighting Package

Parking Assist Package

Exterior Options:

Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)

Body Side Molding Kit Ice Silver Metallic

Wheel Arch Moldings

Body Side Molding Kit Dark Gray Metallic

Door Edge Guard Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guard Ice Silver Metallic

Door Edge Guard Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guard Jasmine Green

Splash Guards

Rear Bumper Cover

Door Edge Guard Quartz Blue Pearl

Door Edge Guard Venetian Red Pearl

Front Bumper Underguard

Cross Bar Set - Aero

Sport Grille

Trailer Hitch And Harness

Body Side Molding Kit Jasmine Green

Door Edge Guard Dark Gray Metallic

Rear Bumper Underguard

Body Side Molding Kit Venetian Red

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal Black Silica

Body Side Molding Kit Quartz Blue Pearl

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal White Pearl

19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke

Wheel Locks

19" 5-Spoke

20" AMG Multispoke

Chrome Door Handle Inserts

Soft Close Doors

Interior Options:

Compartment Separator

Cargo Net Rear Seat Back

Sunshade

Cargo Net Side

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass

Cargo Net Rear

Tweeter Kit

Rear Seat Back Protector

All-Weather Floor Mats

STI Leather Shift Knob CVT

Footwell Illumination Kit - red

Kicker Audio Upgrade Package

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink

Speaker Kit

Side Still Plate-Front

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Homelink & Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection

Head-Up Display

Wood/Leather Steering Wheel

115V A/C Power Outlet

Active Multicontour Front Seats w/Massage

Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System

Ventilated Front Seats

Digital Instrument Cluster

Rear Seat Entertainment System Pre-Wiring

Heated Steering Wheel

Power Rear-Window Sunshade

Illuminated Door Sills

Acoustic Comfort Package

SiriusXM Radio with 6-Month All Access trial

Rapid Heating Feature For Front Seats

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, cloth

#343436

Gray, cloth

#A9A6A3

Color:

designo Macchiato Beige/Titian Red Nappa, premium leather

#cdc9c9

Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey Nappa, premium leather

#d9d1ce

designo Black/Titanium Grey Pearl Nappa, premium leather

#000000

Magma Grey/Espresso Brown Nappa, premium leather

#595961

Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leather

#d9d1ce

Black, leather

#000000

Magma Grey/Espresso Brown, leather

#595961

Marsala Brown/Espresso Brown, leather

#66575c

Marsala Brown/Espresso Brown Nappa, premium leather

#66575c

Black, premium leather

#000000

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Comparison - Subaru Forester Limited 2018 - vs - Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 450 4MATIC 2019

General

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Also called:

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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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