Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (1998 – 1999) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 280 hp. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 6.5 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 237 km/h. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the lighter car, from 1,360 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,488 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is 137 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
1998 – 1999
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse AMG
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 1999 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 280 hp | 306 hp |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 410 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,360 kg | 1,470 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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