Mercedes S class 1998 vs Subaru Impreza 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 224 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 6 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.1 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 490 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 620 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 290'000 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 S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | 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 S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes S 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: | 5.04 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 69 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 17 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.9 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Subaru Impreza has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes S class, so Subaru Impreza quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3800 | |
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