The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 30,000
€ 46,100
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 320 CDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
68.3
70.7
80.7
66.5
72.4
79.4
70.7 in
Width
72.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
68.3 in
Height
66.5 in
103.9
181.5
108.5
178.3
181.5 in
Length
178.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
796 lb
19.21 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
SJ
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 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
FB20
Engine Code
OM 642.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
221 hp
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.63 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
36 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
574 mi
Range
519 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
519 mi
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
162.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123.1 kWh
162.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
