The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (18 - 19) vs. Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 34,200

€ 35,800

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
57.4
71.3
79.5
60.4
70.1
80.9
71.3 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.4 in
Height
60.4 in
111.8
185.1
108.3
188
185.1 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.67 %

General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
S205
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 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 Station Wagon
127 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
25.95 lb/hp
21.18 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
41 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
439 mi
Range
498 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
439 mi
498 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
109.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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