Car comparison

Subaru Forester IV 2.0vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru Forester IV

2.0

241 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,282 km
    797 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Lightest
    1,613 kg
    3,556 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester IV2.0Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
241hp180kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,613kg3,556lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
51.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,595mm181in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,735mm68in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
220mm9in
-
Trunk volume
488L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,577L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
60L
100L
CO2 emissions-
205g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru Forester IV 2.0Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester IV 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester IV2.05,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester IV2.0Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
51.1 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC has 17 hp more than Subaru Forester IV 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester IV 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
1,613 kg
3,556 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
2,380 kg
5,247 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
221 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.07.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC has more power, Subaru Forester IV 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester IV 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IV2.0
706 km
439 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
1,282 km
797 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW
7.5 s
221 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
7.9 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruForester IV2.0
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SubaruForester IV2.0
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SubaruForester IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SubaruForester IV2.0
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester IV2.0Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
241 hp
180 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,613 kg
3,556 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
706 km
439 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
CO2 score
-
205 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSubaru Forester IV 2.0Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Is 767 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 576 km (358 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 192 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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