The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLK 200 (13 - 15)
€ 27,400

€ 37,100

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.0X is 2.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 200.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 200
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
180.9
108.5
178.6
180.9 in
Length
178.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 200
3422 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
10.54 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 200
SJ
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 200
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
FB20
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
181 hp
Mercedes GLK 200
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 200
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 200
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 200
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23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.12 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 200
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLK 200
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
541 mi
Range
570 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
570 mi
Mercedes GLK 200
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
136.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 200
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 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