The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 30,000

€ 40,000

€ 30,000
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 is 3.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
68.3
70.7
80.7
66.5
72.4
79.4
70.7 in
Width
72.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
68.3 in
Height
66.5 in
103.9
181.5
108.5
178.3
181.5 in
Length
178.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
642 lb
16.09 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
SJ
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.75 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.63 lb/hp
23.75 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
36 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
574 mi
Range
582 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
574 mi
582 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
129.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
123.1 kWh
129.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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