The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 25,900

€ 20,300

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 is 4.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Mercedes A 180
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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
169.3
103.1
173.8
169.3 in
Length
173.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.14 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
W176
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 180
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
EL15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
497 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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