Subaru Impreza RS vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250

2025 Subaru Impreza RS studio car image
Subaru

Impreza RS

2025 · Petrol Hatchback

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 6.2 s Runner-up: 8.0 s
Power winner Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 224 hp Runner-up: 182 hp
Cargo winner Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 370 L Runner-up: 348 L
Price winner Subaru Impreza RS $27,895 Runner-up: $36,750

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Subaru Impreza RS against the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250. Both belong to the hatchback class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.2 seconds, compared with 8.0 seconds for 2025 Subaru Impreza RS. 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 has the higher listed output at 224 hp; 2025 Subaru Impreza RS is rated at 182 hp, a difference of 42 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 at 350 Nm and 2025 Subaru Impreza RS at 240 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 has the lower recorded consumption at 7.0 L/100km; 2025 Subaru Impreza RS is listed at 7.8 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 370 litres versus 348 litres, a difference of 22 litres. 2025 Subaru Impreza RS is 56 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Subaru Impreza RS has the lower listed starting price at $27,895, compared with $36,750 for 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250. 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Subaru Impreza RS2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 2502025
Performance
0-100 km/h8.0 s6.2 s
Top Speed210 km/h240 km/h
Power182 hp224 hp
Torque240 Nm350 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L43 L
Efficiency7.8 L/100km7 L/100km
CO2 Emissions178 g/km160 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,475 mm4,419 mm
Ground Clearance130 mm125 mm
Cargo348 L370 L
Curb Weight1,465 kg1,445 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.8 m11.0 m
Starting MSRP$27,895$36,750

Subaru Impreza RS vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Subaru Impreza RS or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250?

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.2 seconds, versus 8.0 seconds for 2025 Subaru Impreza RS.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Subaru Impreza RS or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250?

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 has the higher listed top speed at 240 km/h (149 mph), compared with 210 km/h (130 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Subaru Impreza RS or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250?

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 has more power at 224 hp, a 42 hp advantage over 2025 Subaru Impreza RS.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Subaru Impreza RS or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250?

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 has more listed cargo space at 370 litres (13.1 cu ft), versus 348 litres (12.3 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Subaru Impreza RS or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250?

2025 Subaru Impreza RS is heavier at 1,465 kg (3,230 lb), while 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 is listed at 1,445 kg (3,186 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Subaru Impreza RS or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250?

2025 Subaru Impreza RS has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $27,895 USD, compared with $36,750 USD for 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Subaru Impreza RS or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250?

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.