The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18)
€ 44,900

€ 25,900

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 220 CDI BlueTEC is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Subaru Forester 2.0X
65.7
72.4
79.4
66.3
70.7
80.7
72.4 in
Width
70.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65.7 in
Height
66.3 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 220 CDI BlueTEC
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
985 lb
23.21 %

General
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Subaru Forester 2.0X
X204
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
FB20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
168 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Subaru Forester 2.0X
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
25.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
25.26 lb/hp
22.01 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
39 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
601 mi
Range
541 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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