Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors (2019 – 2023) vs Subaru Ascent (2019 – 2022): specs compared
The Subaru Ascent is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 239 hp. The Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. The Subaru Ascent is the lighter car, from 2,009 kg against 2,052 kg. At 4,999 mm, the Subaru Ascent is 104 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
V-Class and predecessors
2019 – 2023
|
Subaru
Ascent
2019 – 2022
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2019 – 2023 | 2019 – 2022 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 239 hp | 264 hp |
| Torque | 380 – 500 Nm | 376 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 12.1 s | — |
| Top speed | 188 – 220 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 6.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,895 mm | 4,999 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,880 mm | 1,819 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,891 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,052 – 2,120 kg | 2,009 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.