The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 26,000

€ 24,100

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.0R.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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 2.0R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.78 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
W176
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
EJ20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
52 mpg
city
21 mpg
71 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
818 mi
Range
455 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
455 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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