Mercedes A class 2004 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 41 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.9 | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 3.84 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`770 kg | 1`545 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`345 kg | 1`035 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 510 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 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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