2013 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz C and 2013 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 51 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | C | Outback |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4591 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2008 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1444 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
