2006 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz G and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 717 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G (301 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz G | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | G | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 64 L |
