The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 41,700

€ 39,400

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.0D
57.4
69.7
79.1
63.2
72.4
81.4
69.7 in
Width
72.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.4 in
Height
63.2 in
108.7
181.1
108.1
189.6
181.1 in
Length
189.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3695 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.05 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.0D
S204
Generation
B6
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
201 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
48 mpg
39 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
748 mi
Range
611 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
748 mi
611 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
100.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft











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