The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 Estate (09 - 11)
€ 50,700

€ 39,600

€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 17.4 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 14.6 cm taller than the Mercedes C 300 Estate.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 300 Estate
1605
1820
2055
1459
1770
2008
1820 mm
Width
1770 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1605 mm
Height
1459 mm
2745
4775
2760
4601
4775 mm
Length
4601 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 300 Estate
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.9 %

General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 300 Estate
BM/BR
Generation
S204
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 300 Estate
6-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
EZ36
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3630 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
256 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 300 Estate
350 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
350 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 300 Estate
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 300 Estate
143 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Estate
▶ REPLAY
6.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.02 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
6.5 kg/bhp
7.02 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 300 Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 300 Estate
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
28 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Estate
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
404 mi
Range
428 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
428 mi
Mercedes C 300 Estate
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).
181.9 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Estate
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 300 Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
485 L










1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L