Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2007 – 2011) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2007 – 2016): specs compared
Both offer around 292 hp at most. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 6.2 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 241 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,410 kg against 1,535 kg. At 4,582 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is 79 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2007 – 2011
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
2007 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2007 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 26 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 292 hp | 295 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 510 Nm | 366 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 – 10.5 s | 5.4 – 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 212 – 250 km/h | 240 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 11.2 L/100 km | 10.2 – 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,582 mm | 4,503 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,445 – 1,448 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,410 – 1,700 kg | 1,535 – 1,565 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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