Subaru Forester 2011 vs Mercedes GLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 830 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: | 4.56 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLK, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Forester scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes GLK is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 6400 | |
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