Mercedes S class 1998 vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 372.6 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 56 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, whereas torque is 57.6 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.0 | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 500 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 69 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 7600 | |
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