Subaru Outback 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Outback is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes C class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.4 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 169 - 260 HP | 200 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 - 376 NM | 300 - 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 - 10.2 seconds | 4.7 - 7.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes C class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Outback. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 - 9.8 | 0.8 - 9.2 | |
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Subaru Outback petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 213 - 241 mm (8.4 - 9.5 inches) | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.47 m | |
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Subaru Outback is larger. Subaru Outback is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 21 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 920 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2144 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 430 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 634 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`200 kg | ~ 2`423 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`695 kg | ~ 1`761 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 505 kg | ~ 662 kg | |
| Subaru Outback load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 27 600 | no data | |
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