2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Subaru | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Legacy | ML |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 616 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
