Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8vsMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)

S 500 V8

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2002
VS

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI

2.0

280 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2001

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
Power
306hp228kW
280hp209kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
46.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t154kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
5,038mm198in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,965mm117in
2,510mm99in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
88L
50L
CO2 emissions
320g/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 S-class (W220) S 500 V8Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.06,500 rpm2,750 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
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
19.8 s
14.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
280 hp
209 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 has 26 hp more than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
373 Nm
275 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
1,360 kg
2,998 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V86.5 s
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.04.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 has more power, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
280 hp
209 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
Power
306 hp
228 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
657 km
408 mi
-
CO2 score
320 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0

  • Is 420 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 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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