Mercedes C class 2013 vs Subaru Levorg 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 96 HP less power than Subaru Levorg, but torque is 100 NM more than Subaru Levorg. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 7.6 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Levorg, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Levorg, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 522 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1446 litres | |
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Subaru Levorg has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 32 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Levorg. This could mean that the Mercedes C class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Subaru Levorg. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 1`835 | |
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| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 15 000 | |
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