The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 16,900
€ 33,400
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 4.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 220
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
169.3
173.8 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 220
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.34 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 220
GH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 220
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
EL15
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 220
109 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.35 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
511 mi
Range
544 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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

















