Subaru Impreza 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 407 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 69 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 93 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 6.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 960 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Impreza is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 480 litres | |
| Subaru Impreza has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.22 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 25 400 | |
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