The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 33,100

€ 46,600

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Legacy 2.5i is 1.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
59.3
70.1
80.9
56.8
71.3
79.5
70.1 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59.3 in
Height
56.8 in
108.3
186.2
111.8
184.5
186.2 in
Length
184.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.54 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BM/BR
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
EJ25
Engine Code
OM 651.921

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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
38 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
505 mi
Range
854 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
854 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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).
98.8 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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