Subaru Legacy 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 0.3 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 Legacy could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Legacy consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Legacy 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: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.76 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.44 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 7 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, Subaru Legacy has 64 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. 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 (kg): | no data | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 26 200 | |
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