The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 200 (13 - 15) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 37,100

€ 32,200

€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLK 200 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0D
65.7
72.4
79.4
68.3
70.7
80.7
72.4 in
Width
70.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.7 in
Height
68.3 in
108.5
178.6
103.9
181.5
178.6 in
Length
181.5 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0D
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.35 %

General
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0D
X204
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200
181 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 200
21.13 lb/hp
24.71 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 200
33 mpg
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
611 mi
Mercedes GLK 200
570 mi
611 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 200
136.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft