The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 30,500
€ 44,900
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.0D is 2.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
68.3
70.7
80.7
65.7
72.4
79.4
70.7 in
Width
72.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
68.3 in
Height
65.7 in
103.9
181.5
108.5
178.6
181.5 in
Length
178.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
3444 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
800 lb
18.85 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
SJ
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 220 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
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
23.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.26 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.75 lb/hp
25.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
41 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
654 mi
Range
601 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
125.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
117.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
