The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLK 200 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 27,500

€ 39,600

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 0.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 200 CDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
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 ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
16.52 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
SH
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
FB20
Engine Code
OM 651.916

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
141 hp
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
22.94 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
15 mpg
city
37 mpg
23 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
273 mi
Range
655 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
655 mi
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
181.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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