Mercedes A class 2005 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 14 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 20 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): | 5.4 | 4.9 | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.81 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 is 3 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 155 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1995 litres | 760 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 280 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: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`764 kg | 1`545 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`325 kg | 1`035 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 439 kg | 510 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Mitsubishi Colt. Therefore, Mitsubishi Colt is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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