Subaru Legacy 2017 vs Mercedes E class 2013

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Subaru Legacy
2017 -
Mercedes E class
2013 - 2016
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Subaru Legacy is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes E class has both automatic and manual transmission options.
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 E 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 E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.5 - 3.6 (petrol)2.0 - 5.5 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 175 - 256 HP136 - 558 HP
Torque: 235 - 335 NM270 - 720 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 seconds3.7 - 10.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.7 - 9.64.7 - 10.3
Subaru Legacy petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.88 m
Width: 1.84 m1.85 m
Height: 1.50 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Legacy is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 425 litres540 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space.
Subaru Legacy has 115 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`050~ 2`349
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 23 40016 800
Pros and Cons: Subaru Legacy has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
Mercedes E klase has
  • both manual and automatic
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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