Mitsubishi Colt 2008 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 45 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 175 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.3 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 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.8 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 | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 20 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: | 3.88 m | 3.88 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 and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt has 215 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| 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`430 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes A class, so Mitsubishi Colt quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3800 | |
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