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2021 Mercedes-Benz
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2022 Subaru
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| Invoice* | $31,631 to $33,511 | $21,715 to $33,799 |
| MPG - City | 25 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 34 - 36 MPG | 32 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | 15.1 ft3 |
| Engine | Inline-4 | Horizontal |
| Transmission | Manual | Auto Manual |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel, Front-wheel | All-wheel |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 182 - 260 hp |
| Exterior Length | 179.1 in | 190.6 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.7 in | 72.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.8 in
Rear 33.9 in |
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.2 in |
Front 37.3 - 39.4 in
Rear 37.2 in |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
*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 A-Class, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and the Subaru Legacy in the front seats.
Convenience
With the Subaru Legacy you will definitely be making less frequent stops at the gas station than with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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 A-Class is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Legacy.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class will cost more in transportation costs than the Subaru Legacy.
Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is much slimmer than the Subaru Legacy, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Legacy.
Handling
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has about the same turning radius as the Subaru Legacy, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is somewhat more powerful than the Subaru Legacy.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class transmits a bit more 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 A-Class and the Subaru Legacy.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class than that of the Subaru Legacy.