7.9
2024 Subaru BRZ review
The Subaru BRZ has been given an STI glow-up with new dampers and Brembo brakes, but there's no power boost here.
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Scott Collie
Subaru BRZ vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Comparison
Subaru BRZ
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2024 Subaru
BRZ
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
440 to 475 km
60L - 66L
132 to 475 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$40,290 - $49,690
$129,575 - $134,140
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinct styling from C-Class, S-Class
- Solid spec inclusions, tech-luxe vibes
- Four-pot turbo punches above its weight
Misses
- Transmission is clunky at low speeds
- Expensive option packages
- Not as spacious in the rear as you'd think
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
- Instrument Cluster Display - 12.3 Inch (+$1,685)
- Illuminated Door Sill Panels - Special (+$490)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
- Power Door Closing (+$1,300)
Colours Available
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 174kW | 155kW - 190kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 5500 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 350Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3700 | 1600 - 3200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 9.8 | |
