Mercedes C class 2013 vs Subaru Levorg 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Levorg) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP more power than Subaru Levorg, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Subaru Levorg. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Levorg. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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: | 15 years | 11 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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 | 2`020 | |
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| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 13 800 | |
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