Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 vs Subaru Forester 2.5 XT
| Category | GLK 350 | Forester 2.5 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 2.5 l B4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 272 / 268 | 233 / 230 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1873 / 4129 | 1544 / 3404 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 145 / 143 | 151 / 149 |
Lap Times
| Track | GLK 350 | Forester 2.5 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:50.50 | 1:52.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | GLK 350 | Forester 2.5 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.5 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.0 s | 15.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 80.8 mph | 9.9 s @ 83.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.0 s @ 93.2 mph | 14.3 s @ 96.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | GLK 350 | Forester 2.5 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 233 kph (145 mph) | 216 kph (134 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 13.1 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.82 g (8 m/s²) | 0.75 g (7 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 53 m (173 ft) | 55 m (182 ft) |
Summary
| Category | GLK 350 | Forester 2.5 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 94 |
| Straight line speed | 893 | 1015 |
| Total | 993 | 1109 |
Verdict
Forester 2.5 XT is the fastest by a small margin.
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