Subaru Legacy Wagon (2003 – 2006) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 260 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.2 s against 7.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 237 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. The Subaru Legacy Wagon is the lighter car, from 1,335 kg against 1,460 kg. At 4,719 mm, the Subaru Legacy Wagon is 177 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell.
| Specification |
Subaru
Legacy Wagon
2003 – 2006
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse T-Modell
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2006 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 7 | 28 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 137 – 260 hp | 122 – 272 hp |
| Torque | 187 – 325 Nm | 220 – 415 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 11.5 s | 6.2 – 12.4 s |
| Top speed | 193 – 237 km/h | 196 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 11.9 L/100 km | 6.5 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,542 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,466 – 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,335 – 1,495 kg | 1,460 – 1,680 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

