Mitsubishi Galant (1997 – 2004) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (1997 – 1999): specs compared
Both offer around 280 hp at most. The Mitsubishi Galant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 6.3 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 241 km/h. The Mitsubishi Galant uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,235 kg against 1,275 kg. At 4,681 mm, the Mitsubishi Galant is 112 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Galant
1997 – 2004
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
1997 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2004 | 1997 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 8 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 280 hp | 136 – 279 hp |
| Torque | 178 – 363 Nm | 190 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 – 12.8 s | 6.3 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 241 km/h | 204 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 10.4 L/100 km | 9.4 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 – 4,681 mm | 4,569 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,369 – 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,634 – 2,639 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,235 – 1,480 kg | 1,275 – 1,455 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.