2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1032 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | Sprinter | Outback |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2590 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2740 mm |
