The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 40,400
€ 38,200
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 2.5i ecomatic.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
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
181.1 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.24 %
General
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
S204
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
141 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.6 lb/hp
21.18 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
21 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
27 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
441 mi
Range
347 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
347 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
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).
163.7 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
163.7 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
