2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Outback (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Outback weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback. (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | Bionic Car Concept | Outback |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
