The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 35,000

€ 50,700

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 3.6R.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
57.4
69.7
79.1
63.2
71.7
80.9
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.4 in
Height
63.2 in
108.7
181.1
108.1
188
181.1 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.22 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
S204
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)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
EZ36

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.12 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
31 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
41 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
547 mi
Range
404 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
547 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
142.1 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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