The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 29,900
€ 52,400
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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 Subaru Forester 2.0D is 2.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 350.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 350
68.3
70.7
80.7
65.7
72.4
79.4
70.7 in
Width
72.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
68.3 in
Height
65.7 in
103.9
180.9
108.5
178.6
180.9 in
Length
178.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 350
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.46 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 350
SJ
Generation
X204
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 350
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
EE20
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
302 hp
Mercedes GLK 350
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 350
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350
▶ REPLAY
24.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.55 lb/hp
13.47 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
41 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
654 mi
Range
506 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
506 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
153.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
117.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
