The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 38,000

€ 39,000

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.8 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
57.4
71.3
79.5
63.2
71.7
80.9
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.4 in
Height
63.2 in
111.8
185.1
108.1
188.6
185.1 in
Length
188.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.85 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 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)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 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
FB25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
154 hp
171 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
21.47 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
39 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
424 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
424 mi
531 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
113.6 kWh
144 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











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