2024 Mercedes-Benz
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2024 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 23 - 26 MPG | 23 - 27 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 33 - 36 MPG | 31 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 182 - 260 hp |
| Exterior Length | 187.0 in | 191.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.4 in | 72.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.0 in |
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 37.5 in |
Front 38.3 - 39.4 in
Rear 37.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Legacy than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Subaru Legacy in the front seats.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class as you will with the Subaru Legacy, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Mercedes-Benz C-Class will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Legacy, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is much wider than the Subaru Legacy, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is slightly shorter than the Subaru Legacy, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Legacy, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a much more powerful engine than the Subaru Legacy. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Subaru Legacy.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Subaru Legacy.