The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 33,100

€ 38,200

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Legacy 2.5i 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 220 CDI.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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 2.5i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.35 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BM/BR
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
EJ25
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
505 mi
Range
612 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
137.9 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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