The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 52,400
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GLK 350
€ 29,800
 Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 52,400
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 350 is 0.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLK 350
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
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
65.7 in
Height
66.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
103
179.5
178.6 in
Length
179.5 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
103 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 350
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
783 lb
19.25 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)

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 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
302 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
273 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Performance

Mercedes GLK 350
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

▶ REPLAY
13.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
13.47 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 350
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
29 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
497 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
506 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 350
153.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 350
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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