The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 45,900
€ 50,700
€ 45,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.8 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 3.6R.
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
57.4
71.3
79.5
63.2
71.7
80.9
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.4 in
Height
63.2 in
111.8
185.1
108.1
188
185.1 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
General
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
S205
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
201 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
18.21 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
52 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
44 mpg
city
16 mpg
60 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
690 mi
Range
404 mi
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
690 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
92.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
