The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 26,000

€ 19,800

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.1 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
169
103.1
173.8
169 in
Length
173.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
W176
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
EL15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
112 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
52 mpg
city
17 mpg
71 mpg
highway
27 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
818 mi
Range
244 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
244 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
157.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
157.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft