Mitsubishi Colt 1996 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Colt) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 65 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 192 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.5 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 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 27 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | 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 | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.59 m | |
| Mitsubishi Colt is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Colt has 195 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 1165 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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