The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 36,000

€ 48,300

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
59.3
70.1
80.9
57
69.7
79.1
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59.3 in
Height
57 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 2.5i ecomatic
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.53 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BM/BR
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
EJ25
Engine Code
OM 642.832

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
20.51 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
22 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
28 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
357 mi
Range
586 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
357 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
144 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
159.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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