Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.0 seconds, compared with 6.5 seconds for 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT. 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has the higher listed output at 260 hp; 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC is rated at 258 hp, a difference of 2 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC at 400 Nm and 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT at 374 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC has the lower recorded consumption at 7.6 L/100km; 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT is listed at 9.0 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 455 litres versus 443 litres, a difference of 12 litres. 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT is 94 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has the lower listed starting price at $37,495, compared with $45,400 for 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.