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 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (163 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. (154 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 765 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
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 (401 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (227 Nm). 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 | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 64 L |
