Subaru Legacy 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 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 19 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.8 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Legacy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 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: | 4.80 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is larger. Subaru Legacy is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Legacy has 55 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: | 11.2 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.020000000000001 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 20 200 | 27 200 | |
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