Subaru Levorg 2015 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Subaru Levorg engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Subaru Levorg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Levorg consumes 1.3 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 Levorg could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Levorg consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Levorg 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: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| 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: | 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: | 4.69 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Levorg is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Levorg is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1446 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Levorg has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Levorg has 32 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Levorg is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`075 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 19 400 | |
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