The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20)

€ 49,700
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
€ 30,000
 Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 CDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
72.4
79.4
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20)
70.7
80.7
72.4 in
Width
70.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.7 in
Height
68.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20)
103.9
181.5
178.6 in
Length
181.5 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
895 lb
21.09 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
X204
Generation
SJ
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mercedes GLK 350 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 642.832
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
228 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Performance

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
144 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

▶ REPLAY
18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
18.61 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
574 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft