The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 12)
€ 40,300

€ 37,600

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 2.0XT is 2.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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
180.9
108.5
178.3
180.9 in
Length
178.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3580 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.27 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
FA20
Engine Code
OM 651.916

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.11 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
439 mi
Range
632 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
632 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
119.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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