Mitsubishi Colt 2004 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Colt and Mercedes A class have the same engine power, but Mitsubishi Colt torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes A class. Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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: | 21 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. 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: | 3.87 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is smaller. Mitsubishi Colt is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 4 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`435 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 3600 | |
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