Subaru Legacy 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 28 000 | |
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