The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 50,700
€ 41,900
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 300 Station Wagon.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 300 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 300 Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
BM/BR
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
EZ36
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
404 mi
Range
428 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
428 mi
Mercedes C 300 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).
181.9 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
