Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Subaru Forester 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 23 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLK could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Mercedes GLK is 4 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.9 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Mercedes GLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Forester scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes GLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Forester has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Mercedes GLK, so Mercedes GLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4200 | |
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