Mercedes C class 2011 vs Subaru Impreza 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Impreza) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 204 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 97 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 358 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 7.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.5 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 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 is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`190 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes C class is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes C class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 6000 | |
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