2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (178 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
Model | CLS | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |