Subaru Impreza 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 7.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 630'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E 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: | 4.35 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 45 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 515 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1600 | |
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