The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 400 Estate 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 50,700
€ 55,300
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘ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 7.3 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 14.8 cm taller than the Mercedes C 400 Estate.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 400 Estate
1605
1820
2055
1457
1810
2020
1820 mm
Width
1810 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1605 mm
Height
1457 mm
2745
4775
2840
4702
4775 mm
Length
4702 mm
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 400 Estate
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2305 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.76 %
General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 400 Estate
BM/BR
Generation
S205
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 400 Estate
6-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
EZ36
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3630 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
256 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes C 400 Estate
350 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
350 NM
480 NM
Mercedes C 400 Estate
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 400 Estate
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Estate
▶ REPLAY
6.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.27 kg/bhp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
6.5 kg/bhp
5.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 400 Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 400 Estate
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
28 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Estate
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
404 mi
Range
533 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 400 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).
145.8 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Estate
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Mercedes C 400 Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
526 L
Boot Capacity
490 L











1726 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1510 L















