Mercedes C class 2013 vs Subaru Legacy 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.5 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 Legacy) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 229 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 3 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 171 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| 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: | 4.69 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 4 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 416 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 64 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Legacy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.12 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 8200 | |
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