The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 39,600

€ 39,900

€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 CDI is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0XT.
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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
180.9
178.6 in
Length
180.9 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
8.51 %

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

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.916
Engine Code
FA20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
141 hp
237 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Performance
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.7 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
28.85 lb/hp
15.7 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
42 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
655 mi
Range
439 mi
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
655 mi
439 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
115.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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