Mitsubishi Space Star 2002 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Space Star engine produces 31 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Space Star reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Star is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Star over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Star consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Space Star) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Galant | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Star is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Space Star is 48 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Star is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Space Star is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mitsubishi Space Star can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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