The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
€ 29,700
 Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i (09 - 13) Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
60.4
Blueprint Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i (09 - 13)
108.3
188
181.1 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.15 %
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 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
FB20
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 Station Wagon
201 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i

Performance

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i

▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
470 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
470 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft