2015 Mercedes GLA45 AMG - Rich Man's Subaru STI

[@skilledsports32]

Man this is probably the best 4cyl i have ever heard!

[@MrCee861]

It's actually the faster 4cyl from the factory in the world right now. And the engine assembled by hand. Can't wait to get mine.

[@Maxaker]

I am really impressed with this channel, I whitelisted it on my adblock.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Thank you for that!!

[@stojo33]

+Engineering Explained do you only get paid if i don't have the adblock on ? If yes i will do that too. I appreciate your videos.

[@DarkChasmGamers]

+stojo33 indeed.

[@decidiousrex]

Same here. Subscribed and whitelisted. Keep up the good content, EE

[@ryno1222]

This guy is a great reviewer. He is unbiased in many ways. You can tell he is actually intelligent.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Great video Jason! Very interesting comparison! I didn't realize the 2 cars were so similar in their dimensions. My only complaint when I drove the CLA45 was that the dual clutch was slow to engage from a stop. Maybe they fixed that in the past year for the GLA45. Did you notice any slow clutch engagement from a stop during your driving?

[@paulashton5990]

kenmastersmaster So the "autofaggot" transmission on F1 and Indycars makes them non enthusiast cars?

[@paulashton5990]

kenmastersmaster All current production Ferraris also have "autofaggot" transmissions, so by your definition are not enthusiasts cars. BTW Golf R has a single plate clutch system because the dual clutch system of the GTi cannot handle the power of the R. You seriously underestimate the cost of an F1 car. You also avoid the question. Do you seriously believe that F1 cars are non enthusiast cars because of their transmission systems?

[@EngineeringExplained]

subaruwrxfan Thanks Matt! Same story, slow to engage from a stop. Acts very similar to a manual transmission in that sense. It's almost like it leaves the clutch disengaged (rather than slipping) unless you press on the gas enough. My guess is it would have to do with preventing wear, but I'm sure it's a wet clutch so probably not much of an issue. Dunno.

[@oldirtybastard213]

kenmastersmaster shut up fanboy

[@robivlahov]

+kenmastersmaster soo a one:1 is not an enthusiast car? many ferraris do track days on regular baisis so yeah.

[@keonis675]

Because of you, I'm a proud owner of a GLA 45 AMG, the AUDI KILLER......

[@EngineeringExplained]

Right on, sweet ride!

[@wtfjohn6116]

Keoni S I've had mine for 2 years with no issues and I love that it will not try to kill you when you push it hard

[@berengerchristy6256]

the subaru won't either it will just understeer

[@Kcroc]

How is the gla holding up ?

[@YusufSheth]

these side-by-side reviews are very good for analysis. I hope to see more of these, though i understand that logistics of comparing two cars from manufacturers back to back would be difficult.

[@RandomGenera7ed]

Full time AWD in the Subaru can chew up some MPG, but I think the main reason is just that the EJ257 in the STI and the current one is an old motor. Hopefully Subaru can use the new FA20 in the STI for a better powerband and fuel economy, especially considering the massive competition from the Focus RS and a host of AWD hot hatches.

[@MTLJack]

That and every new car nowadays with turbo are direct fuel injection, therefore it burns the fuel more efficiently. The wrx sti still has the old engine back in 2004 where fuel economy wasn't much of a factor if you wanted a turbo car. Today, we all want something fast but still has decent fuel economy. Before someone says if you can afford a fast car, you can afford the gas... That is not true. Most people who has money for a fast car are quite cheap so they want a good fuel economy fast car still.

[@JakeBerg777]

the review i've been looking for!

[@joejay2876]

Big time STI fan here. But I don't make excuses. I've owned the '07 and '11 sedans and currently own the GLA 45 which is a class on its own, period. The only drawback is maintenance cost.

[@thezedplug]

How's the 45 AMG long term? Is it a pressure to own?

[@pcgrova7198]

I bought the GLA45 for one major reason and that is the harmony of the AMG engineering solution .. and I reckon it saved my neck already. I went outside the envelope (quite a bit ! ) and got it sideways under brakes into a corner; but the balance and 'thrust vectoring' got me out of the problem surprisingly quickly and without fuss. You get what you pay for !

[@MrKingpinjm]

this is the best review and comparison I have seen of this Mercedes, Thanks A lot!

[@Gjeebs]

I couldn't agree more about the mpg issue. It was okay 6 years ago but Subaru needs to fix that. The Golf R is extremely efficient and has the same power as an STi and gets over 30mpg. Other than that the STi is great but the mpg is one of the main reason I haven't pulled the trigger yet.

[@gogutzy]

if you want mpg there's always a wrx with a cvt out there. the sti refers to extreme performance, not everyday drivability and mpg.

[@markjackson7650]

My sti gets about 35mpg on the motorway and about 29 on fast wide open roads only killer is in town lucky if I get 22mpg. It's really all down to how you drive it and the quality of fuel. Here in the UK 98 ron petrol is readily available which helps a lot.

[@mrzeppelin4life]

@@markjackson7650 35 mpg on a WRX STi? I'd like to see that

[@markjackson7650]

@@mrzeppelin4life set the cruise control to 60 and you'll easily get 35mpg.

[@zed4me]

Awesome review, I completely agree. The Golf R is similar to the AMG, a quick, nimble, yet comfortable car. I'm interested in comparing the AMG to the R, but I do understand its more expensive. You should get your hands on an R to compare to an STi and see if you feel the same way or not.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

In the UK the Golf R is a car high on the car stealers’ list. It will go to middle European countries as soon as they’ve stolen it from your drive. For some reason they don’t covet the AMG GLA45, that’s a huge bonus in my eyes. I’m into my third year of ownership of a 2018 facelift model GLA45 and it’s proved a stunning reliable daily driver. A proper “Q” car and flies (very quickly) under the radar…

[@cameronp44]

My dream car is the WRX hatch, but then I found the GLA45 AMG and thought when I'm a lot more successful then I would definitely buy the Mercedes. It is definitely a more impressive car, and more professional. The Subaru is sort of the 20-30 year old crowd.

[@Ballacha]

great video. do more 2.0turbo 4wd reviews please. maybe golf r and last gen mitsuEvo next?

[@EngineeringExplained]

Stanley Li Would love to get my hands on those! GTI review on Sunday! :)

[@Ballacha]

Engineering Explained wooh nice :D

[@Yewcmaster1]

Engineering Explained Can you please do a review on the new ford focus rs when it comes out please?

[@Xaluber]

Stanley Li According to Mitsubishi, there will be no next generation Evo.

[@JerkyJones100]

Nice video. I liked how you compared them and their respective pros and cons.

[@RedPanda555]

I love STIs (06 STI owner) but I adore AMGs. I would say another advantage the Subaru has, albeit a subjective one, is that I love how raw and uncompromising the STI feels. No unnecessary luxury or pampering, just a real driver-focused car.

[@3mfreale]

Never even thought of the gla in this way. Thank you!

[@Cornwall1888]

355bhp from a 2.0 litre is crazy, unheard of for a production car I think.

[@joi2326]

Cornwall1888 Mitsubishi Evo FQ-400 had 400 hp from a 2.0 litre engine...

[@bobanppvc]

joi2326 it doesnt come direct from factory,its tuned in britain

[@RaamiKala]

Cornwall1888 ye they squeezed every ounce of engineering from that power unit!!

[@o3tomas]

Montenegro Montenegrin correct, it is blessed by the queen in Westminster garage in order to reach 360hp output

[@davidmitchell5638]

Cornwall1888 New Golf R400 comes with 395HP which is crazier!

[@TheSupajew22]

congrats on a million!

[@wjz09]

This was an honest and credible review. Great job!

[@goncaloveiga2605]

Thanks for the answer. Better is impossible: with a video. Very nice.

[@hh6427]

I love everything about this car except for the styling. Big props to Mercedes for stepping outside their comfort zone here. You are an excellent reviewer by the way.

[@S73PJY1971]

my boss at work has the amg. went in it a couple days ago. fxxking mental car. the exhaust noises are straight up rally from the 80's. the traction off the line is eye popping.

[@TheRomichou]

The gopro on the tail was an awesome idea ! great review ! cheers

[@EngineeringExplained]

TheRomichou Brapabapbpppabppp!

[@TheRomichou]

Engineering Explained yep, pretty enjoyable sound.

[@tredts]

Mercedes tunes their exhausts to sound so mean! Love that crackling and popping!

[@siva939294]

u really make good videos,,,keep it up,,,don't change,,,also can you do more videos on car's braking power,,it's control ;like ecs on and off,,,stuff like that is more interesting(sporty) and what matters,,,most of the time, i skip the the talk about interiors.D o more on dynamics of it.For example,my favourite part(apart thn ur explanation on how their technology works,i like the way u explain) is from 5:30 .

[@zee9276]

I love your videos because you are so candid :)

[@theFailQuail]

CPO versions of this car are now available in the mid-to-low $30k region. When an STI hatch with 60k on the clock still commands upper 20's without a warranty there's really no comparison left. Get the Merc.

[@jroque210]

Really diggin the seats

[@numinous4789]

Great vid! Wow, what a cool car. I didn't even know they exist! I wonder if they'll have the aftermarket tuning support that the STI does. If not, that'd be a deal-breaker for me. Some people buy cars that have the performance they want out of the box. I, conversely, would buy one seeing it's potential and wanting to bring it to pass through some key, well-chosen mods.

[@Str8Bangerz]

Great review and comparison.

[@purwil]

Great review! Thanks!

[@anothersiguy]

Yeah people make fun of the GLA for being just a jacked up A class (which it is) but with the GLA45 AMGs lower ride height it really looks like a proper hatch again, definitely a cool car imo. Keep up the good work and who knows maybe you'll own one of these lol.

[@finch204]

Great video and review!

[@darof04]

STI!!!! beast

[@OAmarelo]

Im interested to know about maintenance cost for each vehicle you review after 5 years. we all know that that disk brakes, suspension and other mechanical parts would have to be replace at some point. Is Mercedes as reliable and easy to work on as a subaru?

[@0P0M0]

Superb video - thanks for sharing!

[@user-ij3lc6fh3s]

great video i subscribed can't wait for more

[@EngineeringExplained]

ghostspider 1992 Thanks! New videos every Wednesday and most Sundays!

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

Two very different cars with different purposes in my opinion. Thanks for the review.

[@aconnolly3171]

I really appreciate that you say "three hundred fifty five" rather than "three hundred and fifty five." Kudos.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Aaron Connolly I like math, yo! But I'm sure I'll say it wrong at some point.

[@JakeG895]

you should try an Audi RS4

[@EngineeringExplained]

Jake Gelly Closest I've driven is the S4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r526mo2tobuYnK8

[@JakeG895]

Engineering Explained indeed, but RS is a V8, S is 4cyl.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Jake Gelly V6* in the S4.

[@JakeG895]

my bad was thinking S3

[@alilmamba]

Jake Gelly s3 is cool. but i like benz more

[@seb5945]

Engineering Explained You're a rich KZbin star; it's not too late to get the AMG today. 8)

[@EngineeringExplained]

Sebastian Rosenberg Minus the rich part haha. I bought my Subaru STI with engineering dollars, not KZbin dollars. :)

[@IndianSPICE2105]

Great video!

[@ChrisLoneWalker]

Wow.. I didn't realize how similar they were until you showed the side by side.

[@naperking]

I'd read that this car struggles with stop-and-go driving situations due to its dual-clutch transmission. Did you experience any jerkiness or unsettling behavior from the DCT?

[@Van_frederick]

great review :)

[@308_Negra_Arroyo_Lane]

Yes, but can the merc's AWD system really stand up to the STI's, both in terms of dynamics and reliability? Bulletproof AWD is kind of the primary reason to get a Subaru.

[@dotawin1]

Its a great car no doubt about it, but the depreciation in value on Mercedes is probably 2x that of Subaru. It is definitely Rich man's Subaru.

[@Scouter98]

dotawin1 Normal benzes dont depreciate that bad, AMG versions do

[@powerfultoa7]

Joe Barbaro But, this is the AMG version :/

[@papayaman123]

dotawin1 who cares about depreciation, what the car is worth to you is more important than actual value :)

[@Scouter98]

bbbl67 Parts are crazy expensive. For example a early or mid 2000s AMG is a very dangerous purchase. When small things break its not so bad, but if a turbo needs to be replaced it would cost nearly as much as the car. Look at some 10 year old amg cars. A twin turbo V12 for 25k is tempting but you'll spend another 25 in 2 years for maintenance.

[@Scouter98]

bbbl67 Parts for common benzes are easier to find and the cars are often much easier to repair

[@christophernavarro6374]

could you switch transmission while in standard mode? or in other words, could you change into manual transmission while driving? or do you need to be in a complete stop?

[@legibby]

would you believe I saw an A45 AMG in NYC - I asked the asian guy where he got it because this car isn't supposed to be here - he just looked at me like I was crazy and said he got it in Miami...I am level 46 car nerd...did not mistake this car for anything else...

[@legibby]

it was just parked in front of our apt bldg in Clinton Hill

[@jdavidblais]

I got a 2017 and i freaking love it

[@supercooled]

For 2016, they've up the power another 20HP to 375. Do you think that's asking a bit much from a 2.0l 4 pot?

[@EngineeringExplained]

+supercooled Considering it comes with a warranty, apparently they're confident in it.

[@MTLJack]

+supercooled as long as its under warranty, i dont see any problems.

[@3TimesFaster]

It's 381 PS which translates to 375hp

[@PS2Codebreaker]

Engineering Explained you should test this with the 2015 sti. I've owned 4 Subarus now 3 of which were wrx/stis and the 2015 fixes all the problems you mentioned. I went from an 08 sti to the 15 launch edition and the interiors are like day and night not only is it a better interior but because of the quality of the elements used there is almost no rattling or vibrations that the 08-14s had. Just my two cents but I feel like comparing a new car to a last year model car isn't really a fair fight.

[@whereisbenzo]

Jason you have to keep in mind that the engine in the STi is 20+ years old! Back then 17/23 with 300hp was pretty good. Today not so much, but the FA engines are now putting out power numbers higher than the EJ (tuned for tuned both of them) and they are getting better fuel economy.

[@EngineeringExplained]

The '15 STI still uses the EJ257, so they're definitely directly comparable.

[@whereisbenzo]

I know I was just saying that don't expect wonderful fuel economy numbers, because you're dealing with old tech. I really hope they put the FA20 (with extra power) if not a new FA25 in the 2017 STi. Also would be easy since FA's can work with EJ transmissions. So I don't see the reason why they wouldn't do so.

[@nightVzn]

I'm hoping to see a FA25. Something else to differentiate the STI from the WRX, more room to boost the engine without making it too high-strung, and probably still room for decent gas mileage improvements. I mean, turboing the 3.6-liter flat-6 would be fun, but that's just a dream.

[@whereisbenzo]

It's funny because even the flat 6's work with EJ transmissions. So Subaru could go either way. But from what I've seen there really isn't much room left when people swap in 6's so I think we're most likely to see an FA25 in the 2017 STi (hopefully with no direct injection).

[@whereisbenzo]

Well they codesigned a new motor for the BRZ/FRS with Toyota. Took that motor and tweaked it and put in the new WRX, so I don't understand why they wouldn't just tweak that motor as well and put it in the STi. It seems like they're well funded, and the new STi has been getting a lot of shit from reviewers saying the motor is dated.

[@siva939294]

5:47 is the best part,,,i can feel the cars acceleration and lateral pullings,good video angle n fps i guess,, how fast were u going by then,?

[@EngrPet]

any thoughts about the new audi rs3? is the amg gla45 better than the audi rs3?

[@EngineeringExplained]

Haven't driven it unfortunately, and typically I see the GLA get compared to other crossovers, which I don't find to be all that logical.

[@Scouter98]

Engineering Explained Its sorta like audis allroad cars. Not really SUVs, just Avants with higher clearance and offroad bumpers

[@printffff]

Did you mean "foot-pound" instead of "pound-feet" when you talked about torque?

[@reidmartin8753]

Howie Au torque is force at a distance; that is to say pounds---feet, or in the civilized world, Newton Meters

[@printffff]

Reid Martin Ah sorry, foot-pound is measurement of work

[@Fudmottin]

Near the end you went over a bridge that looks very much like the one by Bald Head Falls in the Smokies. Is that where you were? Rt 28, 129 (Tail of the Dragon), and the scary holy shit where did that reducing radius turn come from? are some awesome roads to test street cars. Just watch out for motorcycles. They rule those roads.

[@caszzxs4104]

Hey! :) that's crown point (vista view point)! Put Oregon on the map! 🙌🏾 good video!

[@TWHISPERER]

The Subaru has one big advantage - you aren't afraid to get it dirty and have fun with it doing what it was created to do - Offroading!!!

[@punkrocker1228]

I think you need to compare the 2015 sti to the amg, because the interior is leaps and bounds above the 2014. Not to mention the new suspension setup is way better than any previous model of sti.

[@EngineeringExplained]

punkrocker1228 No hatch. As the AMG is a hatch, this made more sense to me.

[@punkrocker1228]

Engineering Explained I think that's the thing they don't compete anymore. Now the cla45 amg is a much better comparison to the 2015 sti. If I was going to review that gla against anything, it be the golf R or the upcoming focus rs. I think the new rex and sti are kind of in no mans land with the evo gone, not much comares with them anymore. I just bought the 2015 wrx over the sti because after test driving both I felt that the new 2.0t felt much more refined than the sti 2.5t. The power delivery was smooth and at some points the rex seemed faster than the sti...I miss my 08 ms3 hatch, but truthfully idc what it is if it handles as well as the 2015 rex does.

[@punkrocker1228]

kenmastersmaster Agreed its a whole different animal, granted I'd take the mercedes if I had the chedda...mostly because of the interior though.

[@josesoto4982]

I think the reason behind the better gas mileage is due to the higher power output of the engine, it does not have to put that much effort as the Sti's in order to achieve the same results, considering a conservative driving style in city and highway.

[@Weazell]

I went with a Wrangler over a WRX this time around because well, I love jeeps... I really wanted an STI ALSO, but I think once the rust and age starts to kick in, I'll see what Mercedes has to offer after watching this video. My friend has a C63 AMG and it's "kind of" cool, but this? I had no idea this existed!

[@MrYoumitube]

After driving Japanese cars for the last 10 years, integra type r,Wrx,370z then converting to bmw330, Audi s3 I can unequivocally say I will probably never go back to them. Not because they are bad cars, they are great cars, affordable has good performance. But now stepping into a Euro car, it's like night & day, you have build quality,comfort,performance,styling,fuel economy and a head turner. The only thing I miss is that unique WRX boxer engine sound..other then that I could not be any happier. Next is a S class Merc in a few years I hope

[@galant310]

Engineering Explained have you ever heard of the Mitsubishi gallant vr4 they are really cool. The first and the last generations of it are my favorite. Do a review on it if u can.

[@copyjr]

Wait is this in Oregon kinda near Multnomah falls?

[@colejackson3968]

Aye at the Vista house!

[@eighteeens]

Jason, where are these roads you're driving on? They look beautiful

[@EngineeringExplained]

eighteeens Oregon is a gem of a state!

[@viajer2011]

You are awesome!

[@MarphyW]

Nice comparison. You should definitely review the Audi S3 sedan or even the RS3 Sportback (once it gets available in the US).

[@ourfutureisdark]

As a former Subaru owner and present Audi owner, lets all be honest when you buy a Subaru all you're getting is the the motor, the rumble, AWD and a bunch of Subaru fanboys that makes you feel better about owning one. But when you go German, you are getting the full package interior, exterior, performance everything is on point but you just dont get as much fanboys sadly. BTW you should do a comparison between Subaru symmetrical AWD and Audis Quattro system.

[@rogerroth5572]

***** LOL the STi can smoke any S4 around the track and cost $15k less.. just another reason to own a subaru!

[@ourfutureisdark]

Roger Roth that has not been proven infact if you watch any reviews between an audi and a wrx or sti they match up the sti with the s3 not the s4 becuase an s4 is just hands down better than sti.

[@MrStlover99]

***** lmao, Audi drivers give me thumbs up, a lot. Get a motor and rumble, you sound ignorant. You never owned any STI

[@ourfutureisdark]

Shawn Moses like i said i was a former subaru owner i owned a WRX, and i give thumbs up to Subaru guys too in my Audi i still love subaru i just dont think that the sti is faster than the s4 we are talking stock numbers here, and if you do own an sti you would know that the interior is shit, i have friends tell me that all the time but then again people dont buy sti's for their interior its the fun of driving.

[@rogerroth5572]

***** The only reason the S3 is compared to the STi is beacuse of price, the S4 is so ridiculously overpriced and overweight, that the STi shits all over it. You clearly never set foot in a 2015 STi Limited, the interior is better if not as good as current Audis and still $15k cheaper.

[@Sipher32]

Great video. Any chance of you reviewing the Focus ST? I assume you plan to review the RS when it comes out, but I'm not too sure if I want to save up enough to get the RS. In which case I'm thinking about getting an ST next year. But I'd like to hear your review on it first.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Sipher32 Would love to get in it, availability is limited in the NW unfortunately. Hopefully eventually!

[@pkxia1255]

great video! Can you do a video that compare between the front-wheel biased awd vs rear-wheel biased awd system on performance cars?

[@cls63amgwagon34]

YES!!! I WANNA WORK FOR AMG SOOOOOO BAD

[@SmartTard74]

I'm with ya man!

[@TheFroInBristow]

Grant Rodgers Right :( favorite in house tuning company (besides maybe Brabus, if they count....)

[@cls63amgwagon34]

Lol how do you like brabus?? And not even close to in house

[@serialdrunkdriver]

Grant Rodgers LET'S ALL GET TOGETHER AND LEARN HOW TO QUALIFY FOR AMG!!

[@cls63amgwagon34]

lolyermad I'm down

[@MrSpaceturtle2868]

What do you think of the evos ?

[@EngineeringExplained]

MrSpaceturtle2868 Never driven one, but would love to. Always been a fan of them on paper.

[@NickgAnagnost]

+Engineering Explained I recognize that historical rest stop! I just got back from Oregon what a great state. Except the driving. Everyone goes the speed limit! Super weird.

[@drifterdatou10]

But which cost more to maintain? Whats easier to work on and make power? Mercedes GLA45 is Awesome but Subbie all the way!

[@sooperman12]

Regarding fuel mileage, you have to take into account aging engine technology in the STI, as well as, the drivetrain incorporating REAL AWD.

[@snowmobiler86865]

I truly do like your review. I just wish that it was a little more in depth.

[@EngineeringExplained]

snowmobiler86865 Check out the video description for full reviews of both cars.

[@911airsoftdude]

I agree with you on the MPG's Kind of a bummer they are only averaging in the lower 20's

[@christophesaint-jean9855]

Hello from Paris where french guys enjoy your vidéos. The reason why Mercedes call the GLA a SUV is because the "regular" hatchback is called A Class and it's shorter and smaller. I don't know it is available in the US, it may be restricted to european market. Bonne journée, Christophe.

[@christophesaint-jean9855]

Michael Cohen thanks Michael for this feedback. I agree with you new hatchbacks are beautyfull especially Mercedes class A.

[@gmartirosyan]

I'd like to see some sort of a race between this two!

[@denismalyugin7085]

How often do you test cars out by multnomah falls ??? I'd like to come up and bring my 2015 sti

[@GeryTeague]

Engineering Explained what did you think of the acceleration off the line? I know the torque comes in low at like 2000 rpm but the hp comes in at something like 6000rpm. Were you able to get solid power by keeping it in "manual" mode instead of "comfort"? I ask because I saw some reviews that mentioned lag in this area but didn't address putting it in the "manual" mode.

[@davidv00]

How about an episode of head-to-head on a track video?

[@adrianmartinez6475]

I think you should do a comparison of your STI and a Golf R auto or manual for that matter and you will discover is pretty much an updated version of the STI

[@andrewjones6970]

+engineering explained best part of historic highway 30 between angels rest and crown point! 🚗💨

[@emmalab02]

Good video. Would you say the VW Golf R is the midpoint between the AMG and the STi?

[@EngineeringExplained]

Jonathan Wallace I'd say the Golf R is more a direct competitor with the STI, as they're priced similarly.

[@Tankerbuzz]

Engineering Explained Please do a video on a Golf R!

[@nicolaipetersen4168]

Nice comparison, as always :) You can get a lot of speakers and petrol for 12000 though :D

[@RaamiKala]

that amg exhaust...i still want to get my hands on a 2012 c63 coupe. best looking c63 imo

[@LandofBobiness]

Agreed, the W204 is way better looking than the W205, because it looks a lot mot agressive and sporty than the almost too elegant W205.

[@abomb5501]

can't get over those bright red seatbelts, do they all come like that?

[@moto_rad]

Have you done any exhaust mods to your STi yet?

[@Yakeru35]

The gap between the gears seems huge in the mercedes ! At 5:36 and 7:10 it "sounds like" the engine struggles after the gear change, and the tach seems to go from 6k RPM to 3.5k RPM. Are the gaps so huge in the Subaru ? The difference in fuel economy might be partially explained by a difference in gear ratio.

[@derbigpr500]

Yak Eru Gear ratios are perfect, he just lets go off the throttle after changing up. This engine doesn't struggle in any gear, he's just not flooring it. It produces maximum torque under 2000 rpm....it pushes you into the seat if you floor it in 5th or 6th gear at 2000 rpm.

[@Yakeru35]

derbigpr500 ok ! I was suspecting something like that : coming from Mercedes a "struggling engine" would have been surprising :-) But maximum torque under 2000 rpm ! It's like a diesel engine ! Is there a torque curve for that engine somewhere ? Because I am really curious to see how it looks like :-)

[@EngineeringExplained]

Yak Eru I actually loved the gearing in this. Very aggressive in the lower gears, geared for efficiency in the higher gears. The ratios are decently tight 1-3, and when you're on the highway you can cruise around 1500-2000 RPM vs about 3K in the Subaru.

[@krystoflis7157]

I cant wait for the Audi RS3 to come to the USA I imagine that will be a perfect car for you to upgrade too!

[@tillman40]

I deserve partial credit for this title

[@godewyn]

Jamessr23 I deserve full credit for this response.

[@Barilla133]

Ther's one area though where STi basically stomps the Merc and pretty much every other car to the ground - engine sound. Nothing vroom-vrooms as sweetly as a Subaru ;)

[@EngineeringExplained]

***** I won't disagree with that!

[@carnut9193]

***** Bias alert...

[@godewyn]

***** Especially with a nice catback - sweet throaty music to my ears.

[@CRVB7]

Man, your reviews are a great example of your automotive knowledge! Keep it up Jason

[@rawkemsawkem3328]

Completely agree with your comment on MPG's... In todays world the STI is not a competitive performer for the person who daily drives it. What was once chalked up to 'because race car' has now been overcome with technology in other cars. I had a 2010, and the only upside was that I only lost about 2 MPGs when I was getting on it. Still loved the car, but it eats at your mind when your contemplating a 300 mile weekend trip :( I'm waiting for a new engine (and hatch?), and then I will buy new :)

[@thinkfaster]

You buy an STI because you want a good manual gearbox, hydraulic steering, ample power, great handling and a real engine note. It's one of the last "real" four door cars, and I wouldn't be surprised if it loses the hydraulic steering if they go to the FA engine. Out of that list, GLA45 has a great real engine note and good power. That's it.