The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 37,500

€ 55,200

€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 2.0D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 5.8 inches taller than the Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
63.2
71.7
80.9
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.2 in
Height
57.4 in
108.1
188.6
111.8
185.1
188.6 in
Length
185.1 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.9 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
BM/BR
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
EE20
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
37 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
641 mi
Range
554 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
641 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
140.2 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
129.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft