The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 29,000
€ 42,000
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 250.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250
66.9
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
66.9 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 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.18 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250
SH
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250
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 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLK 250
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
145 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.09 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
444 mi
Range
586 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
586 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
132.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
