The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D (15 - 18)
€ 55,300

€ 34,600

€ 55,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 5.8 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.0D
57.4
71.3
79.5
63.2
72.4
81.4
71.3 in
Width
72.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.4 in
Height
63.2 in
111.8
185.1
108.1
189.6
185.1 in
Length
189.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3554 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
6.82 %

General
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.0D
S205
Generation
B6
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 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 Station Wagon
328 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
31 mpg
42 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
533 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
533 mi
665 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
145.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft












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