The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 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 350.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 350
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 350
3349 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
686 lb
17 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 350
SJ
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
FB20
Engine Code
M 272.991
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
268 hp
Mercedes GLK 350
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 350
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.05 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.63 lb/hp
15.05 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
36 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
43 mpg
highway
28 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
574 mi
Range
387 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
387 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
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).
200.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123.1 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
