2011 Subaru Outback vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Outback and 2011 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G (207 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Outback.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback. 2011 Mercedes-Benz G has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Outback will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz G will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Subaru Outback | 2011 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Subaru | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Outback | G |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4686 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |