The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 18,300

€ 26,100

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 160
58.1
68.5
77.4
56.7
70.7
78.4
68.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.7 in
103.1
173.8
107.4
174
173.8 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 160
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 160
GH
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 160
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
EL15
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 160
104 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
504 mi
Range
486 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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