Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2004 – 2007) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2003 – 2005): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 272 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.4 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the lighter car, from 320 kg against 1,410 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2004 – 2007
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2007 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 28 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 272 hp | 265 – 280 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 415 Nm | 355 – 392 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 11.9 s | 5.9 – 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 245 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 10.9 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,526 – 4,529 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,425 – 1,427 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,624 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,410 – 1,630 kg | 320 – 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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