The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 16,900
€ 34,500
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 is 4.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 220 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
Mercedes A 220 CDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.45 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 220 CDI
GH
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 220 CDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
EL15
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 220 CDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.35 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
25 mpg
city
49 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
511 mi
Range
777 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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
