Mitsubishi Colt 2005 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Colt might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is smaller. Mitsubishi Colt is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt has 215 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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