Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (1999 – 2000) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1999 – 2002): specs compared

Both offer around 280 hp at most. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 6.6 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 241 km/h. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the lighter car, from 1,360 kg against 1,510 kg. At 4,818 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 467 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

Specification Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1999 – 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors 1999 – 2002
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 1999 – 2000 1999 – 2002
Body style — —
Variants 1 10
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive AWD RWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 280 hp 116 – 279 hp
Torque 373 Nm 190 – 470 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.4 s 6.6 – 12.5 s
Top speed 241 km/h 200 – 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy — 6.2 – 10.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,351 mm 4,818 mm
Width 1,770 mm 1,798 mm
Height 1,415 mm 1,417 mm
Wheelbase 2,510 mm 2,832 mm
Curb weight 1,360 kg 1,510 – 1,680 kg

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