The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..)
€ 48,700

€ 36,900

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 5.8 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
57.4
71.3
79.5
63.2
72.4
81.4
71.3 in
Width
72.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.4 in
Height
63.2 in
111.8
185.1
108.1
189.8
185.1 in
Length
189.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
9.79 %

General
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
S205
Generation
B6
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
FB25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
228 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
553 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
17.07 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
62 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
59 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
818 mi
Range
511 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
818 mi
511 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
78.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft