2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 917 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Forester | 2010 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Subaru | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Forester | G |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4686 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |
