Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (1984 – 1988) vs Mitsubishi Starion (1982 – 1991): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 180 hp. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. The Mitsubishi Starion is the lighter car, from 1,190 kg against 1,260 kg. At 4,544 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is 124 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Starion. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG dates from 1984 – 1988, the Mitsubishi Starion from 1982 – 1991.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse AMG
1984 – 1988
|
Mitsubishi
Starion
1982 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1984 – 1988 | 1982 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 – 185 hp | 155 – 180 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 235 Nm | 245 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 8.5 s | 7.6 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 216 – 230 km/h | 216 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 9.7 L/100 km | 9.6 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,544 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,326 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,664 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,260 – 1,270 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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