Mercedes A class 2009 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class and Mitsubishi Colt have the same engine power, but Mercedes A class torque is 15 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 720 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: | 370'000 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 | 21 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.55 m | |
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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 | 155 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 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 610 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 (kg): | 1`740 | 1`435 | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 1600 | |
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