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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8vsMitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997

AMG C 43 V8

306 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2000
VS

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V

2.0

280 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1998-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,260 kg
    2,778 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Power
306hp228kW
280hp209kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
383Nm282lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
39.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km329mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,516mm178in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,723mm68in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,387mm55in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,510mm99in
Front track
1,509mm59in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
430L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions
280g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V85,850 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,100 rpm
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.06,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
16.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
280 hp
209 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 has 26 hp more than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
383 Nm
282 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
1,260 kg
2,778 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V86.5 s
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.04.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 has more power, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 1.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
280 hp
209 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Power
306 hp
228 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
383 Nm
282 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
530 km
329 mi
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CO2 score
280 g/km
-
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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