Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 72 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | 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. 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.57 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4600 | |
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