The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 33,000

€ 33,100

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 160 is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
Mercedes C 160
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
56.8
71.3
79.5
59.3
70.1
80.9
71.3 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.8 in
Height
59.3 in
111.8
184.5
108.3
186.2
184.5 in
Length
186.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.18 %

General
Mercedes C 160
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
W205
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 160
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Performance
Mercedes C 160
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
38 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
447 mi
Range
505 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Environmental Impact
108 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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