Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (1999 – 2002) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (1999 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 279 hp at most. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 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. It is the lighter car, from 1,275 kg against 1,360 kg. At 4,569 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is 218 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
1999 – 2002
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
1999 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2002 | 1999 – 2000 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 279 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 400 Nm | 373 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 11.5 s | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 204 – 250 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 11.2 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,569 mm | 4,351 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,369 – 1,379 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,275 – 1,455 kg | 1,360 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.