The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 44,900

€ 33,100

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
57
69.7
79.1
59.3
70.1
80.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57 in
Height
59.3 in
108.7
180.6
108.3
186.2
180.6 in
Length
186.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.71 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
W204
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 350 CDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
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 350 CDI
221 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
32 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
38 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
562 mi
Range
505 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
562 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
150.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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