The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,000

€ 36,900

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
57.4
69.7
79.1
63.2
72.4
81.4
69.7 in
Width
72.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.4 in
Height
63.2 in
108.7
181.1
108.1
189.6
181.1 in
Length
189.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.3 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
S204
Generation
B6
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 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
FB25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.9 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
595 mi
Range
533 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
595 mi
533 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
130.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft