The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0D (09 - 15)
€ 53,500

€ 35,200

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 400 is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0D.
Mercedes C 400
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
56.8
71.3
79.5
59.3
70.1
80.9
71.3 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.8 in
Height
59.3 in
111.8
184.5
108.3
186.8
184.5 in
Length
186.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.67 %

General
Mercedes C 400
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
W205
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
EE20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Performance
Mercedes C 400
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0D
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11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 400
32 mpg
43 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
562 mi
Range
734 mi
Mercedes C 400
562 mi
734 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 400
138.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
Subaru Legacy 2.0D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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