2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 200 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. 2009 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2011 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Subaru | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Legacy | A |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |