2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2010 Subaru Legacy and 2010 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 337 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Subaru | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Legacy | A |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |