Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 295 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 366 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 175 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 66 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 475 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 9200 | |
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