The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (08 - 11)
€ 42,000
€ 24,600
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 250 is 0.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Mercedes GLK 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.75 %
General
Mercedes GLK 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
208 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
273 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
18.71 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
34 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
586 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
586 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
132.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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
