Mercedes A class 2008 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 14 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
|
The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 110 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2110 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 2390 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 1890 km with real consumption | 870 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.55 m | |
|
Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 1 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1995 litres | 760 litres | |
|
Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 215 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`545 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`345 kg | 1`045 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 500 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Mitsubishi Colt. Therefore, Mitsubishi Colt is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 1400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes A klase has
|
Mitsubishi Colt has
| |