Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 77 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 108 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.1 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Subaru Impreza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza and Mercedes C class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 475 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 6000 | |
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