Mercedes A class 2008 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mitsubishi Colt) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 14 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 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 Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 110 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2110 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 2390 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 1890 km with real consumption | 720 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: | 390'000 km | 280'000 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: | 8 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used also on Smart ForFour | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Mitsubishi Colt 2008 1.3 engine: The Mitsubishi 4A90 is a 1.3-liter aluminum four-cylinder engine with a timing chain, used mainly in compact Mitsubishi models. It is a simple and lightweight unit designed with fuel economy in mind, but over time several characteristic weaknesses tend ... More about Mitsubishi Colt 2008 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class and Mitsubishi Colt are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 215 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`430 | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 2400 | |
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