The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (13 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 21,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 CDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.7
68.5
78.7
70.1 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
56.4 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
169
104.1
173.8
169 in
Length
173.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
W176
Generation
G4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.36 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
27.36 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
