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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 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) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

Subaru Forester III · Facelift 2010

2.5 Turbo

262 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
265hp198kW
262hp195kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
347Nm256lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
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Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
571km355mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,536mm179in
4,560mm180in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,669mm66in
1,700mm67in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,615mm103in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,597mm63in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance
188mm7in
225mm9in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,610L
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) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo6,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
28.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
262 hp
195 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 has 3 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) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
347 Nm
256 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
1,585 kg
3,494 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
232 km/h
144 mph
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
228 km/h
142 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V66.4 s
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 0.1 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 and Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo: 3.4 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
930 km
578 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
232 km/h
144 mph
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
262 hp
195 kW
6.5 s
228 km/h
142 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
6.5 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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6SubaruForester IIIFacelift 20102.5 Turbo
Power
265 hp
198 kW
262 hp
195 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 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
930 km
578 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
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 273 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 358 km (223 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Subaru Forester III Facelift 2010 2.5 Turbo

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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