2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Legacy and 2011 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Subaru | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Legacy | C |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |