Mercedes E class 2003 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 51 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 480'000 km | 370'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.55 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger, but lower. Mercedes E class is 12 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
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