The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 55,200

€ 41,100

€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 400 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 2.5i ecomatic.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
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 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.95 %

General
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
S205
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
165 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
32 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
24 mpg
city
15 mpg
40 mpg
highway
26 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
554 mi
Range
335 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
554 mi
335 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
169.5 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
169.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











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