Car comparison

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XTvsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6

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

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Subaru Forester III

2.5 XT

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 300 V6

231 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2011

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6

  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester III2.5 XTMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
230hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
58.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
49.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
561km348mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,485mm177in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,590mm63in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,495mm59in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
387L
450L
Max trunk volume-
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 III 2.5 XTMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6PowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester III2.5 XT5,200 rpm2,800 rpm5,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester III2.5 XTMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
49.1 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6 has 1 hp more than Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 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 III2.5 XT
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 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 III2.5 XT
216 km/h
134 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 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 III2.5 XT6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V67.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6 has more power, Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6: 1.6 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 III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
561 km
348 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester III2.5 XT
230 hp
172 kW
6.0 s
216 km/h
134 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 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 III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 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

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 III2.5 XT
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT 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 III2.5 XT
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 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 III2.5 XT
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester III2.5 XTMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
230 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
387 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,590 mm
62.6 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
561 km
348 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
387 L
13.7 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
VehicleSubaru Forester III 2.5 XTMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester III 2.5 XT

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 63 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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