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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6vsSubaru Forester IV 2.0

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 IV

2.0

241 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

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
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,613 kg
    3,556 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6SubaruForester IV2.0
Power
265hp198kW
241hp180kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,613kg3,556lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,536mm179in
4,595mm181in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,669mm66in
1,735mm68in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,597mm63in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance
188mm7in
220mm9in
Trunk volume
450L
488L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,577L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
60L

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 IV 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 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 IV2.05,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6SubaruForester IV2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
36.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
149 km/h
93 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 IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 has 24 hp more than Subaru Forester IV 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester IV 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 24 hp (18 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 IV2.0
350 Nm
258 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 IV2.0
1,613 kg
3,556 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 IV2.0
221 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V66.4 s
SubaruForester IV2.07.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 and Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 1.1 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 IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 and Subaru Forester IV 2.0: 1.4 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 IV2.0
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)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
930 km
578 mi
SubaruForester IV2.0
706 km
439 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 IV2.0
241 hp
180 kW
7.5 s
221 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
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 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

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 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-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 IV2.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6SubaruForester IV2.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,613 kg
3,556 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
706 km
439 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6Subaru Forester IV 2.0
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 224 km (139 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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru Forester IV 2.0

  • Is 237 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 38 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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