Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2004 – 2007) vs Subaru Impreza WRX STi (2003 – 2005): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 265 hp. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 6.4 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 244 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 11.1 L/100 km. At 4,529 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is 114 mm longer than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2004 – 2007
|
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2007 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 28 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 272 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 415 Nm | 343 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 11.9 s | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 244 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 10.9 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,526 – 4,529 mm | 4,415 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,425 – 1,427 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,410 – 1,630 kg | 1,425 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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