Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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: | 160 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 112 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 164 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 10.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Impreza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 450'000 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: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.46 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 401 litres | 455 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 54 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3200 | |
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