The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 39,200
€ 50,700
€ 39,200
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 280 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 3.6R.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.9 %
General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
436 mi
Range
404 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
