The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 200 (13 - 15) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 37,100
€ 27,500
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
65.7
72.4
79.4
66.9
70.1
78.9
72.4 in
Width
70.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.7 in
Height
66.9 in
108.5
178.6
103
179.5
178.6 in
Length
179.5 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.24 %
General
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
X204
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200
181 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200
221 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 200
21.13 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes GLK 200
33 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
23 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
570 mi
Range
273 mi
Mercedes GLK 200
570 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 200
136.5 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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
















