Car comparison

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V TurbovsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

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

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Subaru Forester II

2.5 i 16V Turbo

211 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2005-2008
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 280 V6

231 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
211hp157kW
231hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
67.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
49.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,585mm62in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,495mm59in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
406L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V TurboMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6PowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo5,600 rpm3,600 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
49.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 has 20 hp more than Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 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 II2.5 i 16V Turbo
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V67.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 has more power, Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester II2.5 i 16V Turbo
211 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.6 s
210 km/h
130 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 II2.5 i 16V Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester II2.5 i 16V TurboMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Range score
-
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
406 L
14.3 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester II 2.5 i 16V Turbo

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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