The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)

€ 46,900
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
€ 32,800
 Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10) Subaru Forester 2.5X
€ 46,900
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 250 CDI BlueTEC is 0.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5X.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Subaru Forester 2.5X
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
72.4
79.4
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)
103
179.5
178.6 in
Length
179.5 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
103 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Subaru Forester 2.5X
4244 lb
Curb Weight
No data
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)

General

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Subaru Forester 2.5X
X204
Generation
SH
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
201 hp
169 hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.5X

Performance

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Subaru Forester 2.5X
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.5X

▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
21.11 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
39 mpg
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
388 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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