2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 vs. 2024 Subaru Impreza Review

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2024 Mercedes-Benz
CLE 300

MSRP*: $56,500
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2024 Subaru
Impreza

MSRP*: $22,995 to $27,885
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MPG - City 24 MPG 26 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 MPG 33 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 152 - 182 hp
Exterior Length 191.0 in 176.2 in
Exterior Width 73.3 in 70.1 in
Leg Room Front 42.1 in
Rear 34.2 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Impreza than the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 and the Subaru Impreza in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 as you will with the Subaru Impreza, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Impreza, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 is much wider than the Subaru Impreza, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Impreza.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 has a much more powerful engine than the Subaru Impreza. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Subaru Impreza.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 has less seating than the Subaru Impreza, making the Subaru Impreza the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.