The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 31,900

€ 40,000

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 1.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
66.9
70.1
78.9
66.5
72.4
79.4
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
66.9 in
Height
66.5 in
103
179.5
108.5
178.3
179.5 in
Length
178.3 in
103 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
15.98 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
FB20
Engine Code
OM 651.916

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23.09 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
24 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft