Subaru Legacy 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Legacy is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes C class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.6 | 1.6 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 285 HP | 156 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 - 350 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 - 11.1 seconds | 4 - 8.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes C class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Legacy. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 - 11.7 | 4.0 - 8.2 | |
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Subaru Legacy petrol engines consumes on average 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, Subaru Legacy equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 92 mm (3.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Legacy can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.44 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru Legacy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.12 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`055 kg | ~ 2`089 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`506 kg | ~ 1`519 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 549 kg | ~ 570 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 27 200 | |
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