Mercedes C class 2007 vs Subaru Impreza 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 77 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 108 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.5 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | 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. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class and Subaru Impreza are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
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