The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13)
€ 39,700
€ 30,700
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes GLK 220 CDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
65.7
72.4
79.4
65.9
70.1
78.9
72.4 in
Width
70.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
65.7 in
Height
65.9 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 220 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.05 %
General
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
X204
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.916
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
168 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
23.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
23.95 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
43 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
667 mi
Range
674 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
667 mi
674 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
113.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
