2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs 2021 Subaru Outback
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MSRP$131,750 | MSRP$26,795 |
Listings229 | Listings180 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
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Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz G550 is a five-passenger luxury body-on-frame SUV. Over 40 years since its debut, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has retained its blocky, utilitarian exterior shape while evolving with a luxury interior and sophisticated powertrain, mechanicals, and technological prowess. Pricing for the G550 starts at $131,750. | |
2021 Subaru Outback Reviews SummaryThe Outback, like any Subaru, is an old soul in a young person’s body. It embraces a rosier past of automotive history, back when cars were just cars and drivers were concerned only with driving. It’s conservative, unhip to fashion, and slow. Yet the 2021 Outback—a raised, all-wheel drive (AWD) station wagon like the first 1995 model—has all of today’s essentials and extra technology. Subaru just skips the fripperies and focuses on what people really need: Generous space, go-anywhere capability, reliability, low cost, high resale, and safety. It’s not all that innovative or stylish, but a Subaru Outback tackles the everyday banalities of life as few other cars can. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.0L 416 hp V8 | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower416 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.0L 416 hp V8 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque450 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower416 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space38.1 cu ft | Cargo Space32.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight5554 lbs | Curb Weight3634 lbs |
Height77.5 in | Height66.1 in |
Length189.7 in | Length191.3 in |
Width86.1 in | Width82.0 in |
Wheelbase113.8 in | Wheelbase108.1 in |
Maximum Payload1391 lbs | Maximum Payload1071 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $131,750 | $26,795 |
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Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2021 Mercedes-Benz G550 is a five-passenger luxury body-on-frame SUV. Over 40 years since its debut, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has retained its blocky, utilitarian exterior shape while evolving with a luxury interior and sophisticated powertrain, mechanicals, and technological prowess. Pricing for the G550 starts at $131,750. | The Outback, like any Subaru, is an old soul in a young person’s body. It embraces a rosier past of automotive history, back when cars were just cars and drivers were concerned only with driving. It’s conservative, unhip to fashion, and slow. Yet the 2021 Outback—a raised, all-wheel drive (AWD) station wagon like the first 1995 model—has all of today’s essentials and extra technology. Subaru just skips the fripperies and focuses on what people really need: Generous space, go-anywhere capability, reliability, low cost, high resale, and safety. It’s not all that innovative or stylish, but a Subaru Outback tackles the everyday banalities of life as few other cars can. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.0L 416 hp V8 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 416 hp @ 5250 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.0L 416 hp V8 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 450 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 416 hp @ 5250 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 38.1 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5554 lbs | 3634 lbs |
Height | 77.5 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 189.7 in | 191.3 in |
Width | 86.1 in | 82.0 in |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 108.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1391 lbs | 1071 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7000 lbs | 2700 lbs |

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