Mitsubishi Colt 2008 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 13 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 55 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.4 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 1.1 litres more 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 | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 400'000 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 only for this car | |
| 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 |
no data | 1370 litres | |
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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`835 | |
| 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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