The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 46,100
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
€ 29,800
 Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLK 320 CDI is 1.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
72.4
79.4
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
70.1
78.9
72.4 in
Width
70.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
66.5 in
Height
66.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
108.5
178.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
103
179.5
178.3 in
Length
179.5 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
103 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
860 lb
20.75 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
X204
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
221 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Performance

Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
18.76 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
30 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
497 mi
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
519 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
162.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
162.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft