Subaru Levorg 2015 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Subaru Levorg engine produces 116 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.6 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Levorg consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| Subaru Levorg 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
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, if possible |
1446 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes C class (by 64 litres). | |||
| 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: | 1`835 kg | 2`100 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 16 400 | |
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