Mercedes E class 1993 vs Subaru Impreza 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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: | 126 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 85 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 4.74 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 40 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 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`030 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4600 | |
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