Mercedes S class 1998 vs Subaru Impreza 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 13 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 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.2 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.3 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 195 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 | 610 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S 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: | 5.04 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 70 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 17 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 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`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4600 | |
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