2013 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz E and 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. (146 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 585 kg more than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | E | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10:01:00 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4895 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2071 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1517 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2874 mm | 2635 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
