Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (1982 – 1993) vs Mitsubishi Starion (1982 – 1991): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Starion is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 166 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 216 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,080 kg against 1,190 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
1982 – 1993
|
Mitsubishi
Starion
1982 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1993 | 1982 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 16 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 166 hp | 155 – 180 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 230 Nm | 245 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 18.6 s | 7.6 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 156 – 216 km/h | 216 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 10.9 L/100 km | 9.6 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,448 – 4,450 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,374 – 1,389 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,080 – 1,300 kg | 1,190 – 1,325 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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