The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 24,700

€ 43,600

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 2.0X is 3.2 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the Mercedes GLK 280.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 280
1700
1780
2005
1689
1840
2016
1780 mm
Width
1840 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1700 mm
Height
1689 mm
2615
4560
2755
4528
4560 mm
Length
4528 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 280
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2480 kg

Weight Difference:
310 kg
16.94 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 280
SH
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 280
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
FB20
Engine Code
M 272.948

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes GLK 280
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
300 NM
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 280
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280
▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.27 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
38 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
34 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
497 mi
Range
395 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
197 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
650 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
450 L








1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L