Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1996 vs Mercedes S class 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 5.0 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: | 280 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 40 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 117 NM less than Mercedes S class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 15.4 | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumes 5.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution over 15,000 km in a year you can save 840 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 630'000 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: | 20 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 5.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is smaller. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 78 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 20 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 6400 | |
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