Mitsubishi Colt 2005 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): | 4.8 | 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 0.4 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 60 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: | 970 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 | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.81 m | 3.84 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 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 7 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. Mitsubishi Colt has 215 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 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: | |||
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
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