The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 19,800

€ 27,000

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic is 4.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mercedes A 180 CDI
58.1
68.5
77.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
68.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
173.8
106.3
169
173.8 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mercedes A 180 CDI
GH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mercedes A 180 CDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
EL15
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mercedes A 180 CDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
17 mpg
city
52 mpg
27 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
244 mi
Range
818 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
157.7 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).
78.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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