8.2
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC review
Mercedes-Benz offers just one GLC wagon in Australia, with four-cylinder petrol power. It's polished but not perfect.
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Scott Collie
Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Subaru Forester Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLC
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Subaru Forester
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC
vs
2024 Subaru
Forester
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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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8.2
7.9
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$120,477 - $198,415
$38,690 - $50,140
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CarExpert's Take
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
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)
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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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 500kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 1020Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
