Subaru Legacy 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 5.6 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 750 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.73 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.44 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Legacy has 64 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Subaru Legacy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.12 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 27 600 | |
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