The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 12)
€ 30,600

€ 35,500

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 Subaru Forester 2.0D is 1.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
65.9
70.1
78.9
66.5
72.4
79.4
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.9 in
Height
66.5 in
103
179.5
108.5
178.3
179.5 in
Length
178.3 in
103 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.96 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
SH
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
EE20
Engine Code
OM 651.916

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
141 hp
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
631 mi
Range
632 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
632 mi
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
119.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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