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 belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 55 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 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 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 155 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 280 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`520 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes A class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mitsubishi Colt, so Mercedes A class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
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