The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 28,400
 Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy 2.0i
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 230 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0i.
Mercedes C 230
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
59.3
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13)
70.1
80.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.9 in
Height
59.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13)
108.3
186.2
180.6 in
Length
186.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.92 %
Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 230
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
W204
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0i

Performance

Mercedes C 230
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0i

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
475 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data