Mercedes E class 2006 vs Subaru Legacy 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Legacy 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E 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: | 4.85 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 8 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1660 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 164 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 290 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4200 | |
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