The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 33,100

€ 53,800

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 400.
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 400
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 400
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.37 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 400
BM/BR
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 400
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
EJ25
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
165 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 400
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 400
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
20.51 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
38 mpg
highway
38 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
505 mi
Range
513 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
505 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
151.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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