Mercedes A class 2008 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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 seconds | 14.5 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 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 760 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes A class has 65 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. This could mean that the Mercedes A class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. 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`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 1600 | |
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