Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 154 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.4 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 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 830 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C 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. | |||
| Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 401 litres | 455 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 54 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 2600 | |
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