The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 49,000
€ 35,800
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i.
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
57.4
69.7
79.1
60.4
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
108.7
181.1
108.3
188
181.1 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.43 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
S204
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
221 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
376 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
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18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
18.05 lb/hp
21.18 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
29 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
506 mi
Range
498 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
506 mi
498 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
166.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft

















