The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D (09 - 15)
€ 38,100

€ 33,500

€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
57.4
69.7
79.1
60.4
70.1
80.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.4 in
Height
60.4 in
108.7
181.1
108.3
188.6
181.1 in
Length
188.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %

General
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
S204
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
EE20

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 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Performance
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
144 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
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17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
441 mi
Range
708 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
708 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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