The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 200 (13 - 15) vs. Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)
€ 37,100
€ 32,800
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 2.5X.
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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 2.5X
3825 lb
Curb Weight
No data
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.5X
X204
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200
181 hp
169 hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200
221 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Performance
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.5X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 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 2.5X
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
Mercedes GLK 200
21.13 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes GLK 200
33 mpg
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes GLK 200
570 mi
388 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 200
136.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 200
Subaru Forester 2.5X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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
















