Mercedes A class 2005 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 45 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 3 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 760 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 215 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`545 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
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