The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 31,900

€ 52,400

€ 31,900
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 2.0X ecomatic is 0.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 350.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 350
66.9
70.1
78.9
65.7
72.4
79.4
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
66.9 in
Height
65.7 in
103
179.5
108.5
178.6
179.5 in
Length
178.6 in
103 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 350
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
15.98 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 350
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)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 350
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
FB20
Engine Code
M 276.957

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
302 hp
Mercedes GLK 350
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 350
115 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23.09 lb/hp
13.47 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
24 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
273 mi
Range
506 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
506 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
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).
153.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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








47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft