Subaru Impreza 1998 vs Mercedes S class 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes S 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: | 125 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 72 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 286 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 560'000 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: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| 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 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: | 4.35 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 69 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 2`100 | |
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 5400 | |
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