The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 42,800

€ 41,100

€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.8 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic.
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
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 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.03 %

General
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
S205
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 250 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
208 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
152 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
16.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
16.38 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
42 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
33 mpg
city
15 mpg
50 mpg
highway
26 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
555 mi
Range
335 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
555 mi
335 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
169.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
106.1 kWh
169.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft