The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 36,900

€ 38,100

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 2.5i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 5.8 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
63.2
72.4
81.4
57.4
71.3
79.5
72.4 in
Width
71.3 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.2 in
Height
57.4 in
108.1
189.8
111.8
185.1
189.8 in
Length
185.1 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.43 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
B6
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
FB25
Engine Code
OM 626.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.29 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
32 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
511 mi
Range
592 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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