Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Lancer) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Lancer has 75 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mitsubishi Lancer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 6000 | |
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