Mercedes A class 2008 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 13 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, but torque is 55 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 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 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 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 | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 | 3.88 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 |
1370 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: | 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`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 (€): | 3800 | 3000 | |
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