The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 32,800
€ 42,200
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 2.5X is 0.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI.
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Mercedes GLK 220 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 2.5X
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
No data
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
SH
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
EJ25
Engine Code
OM 651.916
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
169 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.5X
173 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.5X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
0 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
25 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
31 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
388 mi
Range
655 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
388 mi
655 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 2.5X
181.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
