The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 27,500
€ 43,600
€ 27,500
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 ecomatic is 1.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 280.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 280
66.9
70.1
78.9
66.5
72.4
79.4
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
66.9 in
Height
66.5 in
103
179.5
108.5
178.3
179.5 in
Length
178.3 in
103 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 280
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
15.84 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 280
SH
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 280
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
FB20
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 280
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 280
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 280
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
22.94 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
23 mpg
highway
28 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
273 mi
Range
395 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
Environmental Impact
181.4 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 ecomatic
181.4 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
