Subaru Impreza 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E 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: | 211 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E 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: | 4.35 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.50 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 47 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1975 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3600 | |
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