The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 30,700

€ 44,100

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 250
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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.05 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 250
SH
Generation
X204
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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 250
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
EE20
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLK 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 250
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLK 250
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.34 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.4 lb/hp
19.34 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 250
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
40 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
674 mi
Range
547 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
547 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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