Mercedes-Benz GLK (2011) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2011	2011
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLK	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	103.0 in	5.5 in
Length	178.3 in	179.5 in	-1.2 in
Width	72.4 in	70.1 in	2.3 in
Height	66.9 in	65.9 in	1 in
Curb Weight	4034 lb.	3440 lb.	594 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	16.9 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	41.6 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	56.1 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	43.1 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	40.0 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	55.6 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	0.0 in	52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	38.0 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-4.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	33.5 ft³	-10.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.7 ft³	68.3 ft³	-13.6 ft³

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I have a problem with headroom. So many cars give me less than a half inch from my scalp to the frame on the sunroof. That hurts over bumps, not to mention what my hair looks like when I get out. GLK has over an inch of space for me. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	If you are 6' plus like me, you will have to adjust the front seat forward if you want passengers to ride with you unless they are quite small. But this is a perfect city hauler for a single or couple. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	When the front seats are positioned comfortably aft for a six footer, the second row passengers have way too little leg room. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped and uncomfortable for anyone over 5 feet tall. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Wife and I are 5.9 and 5.5 respectively. kids can easily kick the seat (whcih in the Benz you want there feet off things). Not bad in sense it feels roomy when in it, but if you are looking for LOTS of space, look elsewhere. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	We've only had the GLK-350 for a week. The backseat seems a little on the small side. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	small see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review

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