The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D (09 - 15)

€ 41,600
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
€ 33,500
 Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D (09 - 15) Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
60.4
Blueprint Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D (09 - 15)
70.1
80.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.4 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D (09 - 15)
108.3
188.6
181.1 in
Length
188.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.47 %
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D (09 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
S204
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D

Performance

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.61 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
33 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
708 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
708 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft