The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i Active Lineartronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 36,900

€ 45,300

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 8.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 5.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
63.2
72.4
81.4
57.4
69.7
79.1
72.4 in
Width
69.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
63.2 in
Height
57.4 in
108.1
189.8
108.7
181.1
189.8 in
Length
181.1 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.24 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B6
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
FB25
Engine Code
OM 651.912

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.5i
173 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
123 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
20.29 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
32 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
511 mi
Range
556 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
511 mi
556 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
135.8 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
138.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











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