2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2010 Subaru Legacy and 2010 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 279 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. 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 B. 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 (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. (140 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 B. 2010 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz B has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz B will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Subaru | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Legacy | B |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
