The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 46,100

€ 50,700

€ 46,100
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 300 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 3.6R.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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 300 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.3 %

General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
S205
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)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
EZ36

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
268 hp
256 hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
13.24 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
37 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
641 mi
Range
404 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
641 mi
404 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 300 Station Wagon
121.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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