The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14)
€ 25,000

€ 45,400

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.1
70.7
78.5
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.4 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
169
103.3
173.8
169 in
Length
173.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.64 %

General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
W176
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
57 mpg
highway
29 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
362 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
195.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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