The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 41,900
€ 38,700
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
57.4
69.7
79.1
63.2
71.7
80.9
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.4 in
Height
63.2 in
108.7
181.1
108.1
188
181.1 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.17 %
General
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
201 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
229 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
17.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
17.27 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
35 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
547 mi
Range
481 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
547 mi
481 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
127 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
127 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
