The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i (09 - 13)
€ 55,300

€ 35,200

€ 55,300
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 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.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.26 %

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

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 2.5i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
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
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
31 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
533 mi
Range
470 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
533 mi
470 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
145.8 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











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