The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 39,900
€ 43,600
€ 39,900
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 2.0XT is 2.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 280.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLK 280
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
180.9
108.5
178.3
180.9 in
Length
178.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLK 280
3721 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
7.76 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLK 280
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 2.0XT
Mercedes GLK 280
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
FA20
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 280
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLK 280
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 280
▶ REPLAY
15.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.7 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
28 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
439 mi
Range
395 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
