Subaru Legacy 2022 vs Mercedes C class 2021
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 2.4 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 - 260 HP | 163 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 239 - 376 NM | 250 - 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.6 - 8.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 - 9.0 | 0.8 - 9.1 | |
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Subaru Legacy petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than 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) | 97 mm (3.8 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: | 4.86 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is larger. Subaru Legacy is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 455 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: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`180 kg | ~ 2`358 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`639 kg | ~ 1`676 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 541 kg | ~ 682 kg | |
| Subaru Legacy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 39 400 | |
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