Mercedes E class 1997 vs Subaru Impreza 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, but torque is 60 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 47 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1975 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.1 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
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