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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6vsSubaru Forester III · Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 CDI V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012
VS

Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010

2.5 Turbo

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
231hp172kW
230hp172kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
-
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
35.7s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
571km355mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,560mm180in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,698mm67in
1,700mm67in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,615mm103in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
225mm9in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions-
248g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo5,200 rpm2,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.7 s
35.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
230 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 has 1 hp more than Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V67.3 s
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo7.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 has more power, Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 2.1 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
786 km
488 mi
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
571 km
355 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,700 mm
66.9 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.3 s
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.1 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
231 hp
172 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,700 mm
66.9 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
571 km
355 mi
CO2 score
-
248 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 350 CDI V6Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 214 km (133 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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