Subaru WRX (2014 – 2018) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2014 – 2018): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 329 hp against 309 hp. The Subaru WRX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 5.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 2.4 L/100 km against 10.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,582 kg. At 4,686 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is 91 mm longer than the Subaru WRX.
| Specification |
Subaru
WRX
2014 – 2018
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2014 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2014 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 17 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 309 hp | 116 – 333 hp |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 249 – 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s | 5.4 – 11.1 s |
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 204 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.4 L/100 km | 2.4 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,595 mm | 4,686 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,582 kg | 1,395 – 1,780 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.