

While they actually have the worst acceleration in the game, their acceleration tapers off at a consistent pace as they reach their top speed, as opposed to the drastic shifts with the other two classes. Medium drivers are your standard generalists or jack-of-all-trades types. However, outside of Battle mode, the disadvantages are negligible. The biggest disadvantage is that they can be bumped and spun out by heavier racers – Toad in particular.

However, because of their speed, they have the widest turning radius, lose the most speed off-road, and have the worst handling. Light drivers have the quickest acceleration and top speed. Heavy: Donkey Kong, Wario, Bowser (heaviest).Medium: Luigi, Mario (heavier than Luigi).
