The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 50,700
€ 48,300
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 5.8 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 250 d 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
111.8
185.1
188 in
Length
185.1 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.63 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
BM/BR
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
EZ36
Engine Code
OM 651.921
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
404 mi
Range
820 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
820 mi
Mercedes C 250 d 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).
102.8 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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
