The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
€ 35,000
€ 51,500
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 2.0ie is 3.5 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 350 CDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
68.1
71.5
81.3
65.7
72.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
68.1 in
Height
65.7 in
105.1
182.1
108.5
178.6
182.1 in
Length
178.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
3651 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
593 lb
13.97 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
S5
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
FB20
Engine Code
OM 642.835
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
148 hp
261 hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
143 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
▶ REPLAY
24.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.26 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
24.67 lb/hp
16.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
35 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
445 mi
Range
595 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
445 mi
595 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
141.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
127 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
