Mercedes A class 2008 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 13 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 1000 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 | |
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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 | 220 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 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 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`835 | 1`545 | |
| 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 (€): | 2800 | 1400 | |
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