The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 29,800

€ 46,900

€ 29,800
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 slightly. The Subaru Forester 2.0X is 2.4 cm longer, 6 cm narrower and 3.1 cm taller than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
1700
1780
2005
1669
1840
2016
1780 mm
Width
1840 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1700 mm
Height
1669 mm
2615
4560
2755
4536
4560 mm
Length
4536 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1925 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg

Weight Difference:
435 kg
22.6 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
SH
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
FB20
Engine Code
OM 651.912

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
198 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
198 NM
500 NM
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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10.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
10.07 kg/bhp
9.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
38 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
497 mi
Range
601 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 2.0X
142.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
450 L








1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L