The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 28,400
€ 36,200
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Legacy 2.0i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 230.
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Mercedes C 230
59.3
70.1
80.9
56.9
69.7
79.1
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59.3 in
Height
56.9 in
108.3
186.2
108.7
180.6
186.2 in
Length
180.6 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Mercedes C 230
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.92 %
General
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Mercedes C 230
BM/BR
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Mercedes C 230
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
EJ20
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
148 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Mercedes C 230
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
▶ REPLAY
22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22.27 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
28 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
475 mi
Range
450 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
475 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
172.4 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
161.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
