Mercedes C class 2007 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 41 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but lower. Mercedes C class is 1 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 400 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 75 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2000 | |
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