The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
€ 50,700
€ 35,300
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Outback 3.6R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
63.2
71.7
80.9
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
63.2 in
Height
57.4 in
108.1
188
108.7
181.1
188 in
Length
181.1 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
BM/BR
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
EZ36
Engine Code
OM 651.913
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.17 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
30.17 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
57 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
404 mi
Range
764 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
189.4 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 Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
