2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G (529 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Subaru | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Legacy | G |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 529 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 2550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4763 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |
