Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1995 – 1999) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (1995 – 1996): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 279 hp against 270 hp. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 6.6 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 240 km/h. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the lighter car, from 1,260 kg against 1,440 kg. At 4,796 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 486 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1995 – 1999
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
1995 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1999 | 1995 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 19 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 279 hp | 270 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 400 Nm | 309 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 17.0 s | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 177 – 250 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 12.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,796 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,417 – 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,832 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,440 – 1,690 kg | 1,260 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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