Mitsubishi Colt 2004 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.59 m | |
| Mitsubishi Colt is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Colt has 215 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Colt uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 610 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`545 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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