The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 46,100

€ 29,000

€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 350 is 1.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLK 350
Subaru Forester 2.0X
66.5
72.4
79.4
66.9
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
108.5
178.3
103
179.5
178.3 in
Length
179.5 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 350
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.29 %

General
Mercedes GLK 350
Subaru Forester 2.0X
X204
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
Subaru Forester 2.0X
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.991
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
268 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
Subaru Forester 2.0X
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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15.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
15.05 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
22 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
387 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
387 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
200.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft