The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 30,600
€ 46,900
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Subaru Forester 2.0D is 0.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
65.9
70.1
78.9
65.7
72.4
79.4
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.9 in
Height
65.7 in
103
179.5
108.5
178.6
179.5 in
Length
178.6 in
103 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
849 lb
20.01 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
SH
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
EE20
Engine Code
OM 651.912
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
631 mi
Range
601 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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).
125.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
