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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 56 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 265 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.0 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 3.7 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 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class 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) | |
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`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 25 400 | |
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