Subaru Legacy 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Legacy) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 165 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.5 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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: | 15 years | 15 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 26 800 | |
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