Subaru Impreza 1998 vs Mercedes S class 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 218 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite less power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.5 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Subaru Impreza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 490 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km on highway | 1070 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 km | 480'000 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: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 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: | 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: | 1.40 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 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.9 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 (€): | 4200 | 5800 | |
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