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BMW i5 vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Mitsubishi Colt?

BMW i5 vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

BMW i5

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mitsubishi Colt is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,609 £.

Colt

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i5 offers substantially more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 458 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers substantially more torque with 820 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 660 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is substantially lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 1,006 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers markedly more boot space – 490 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries visibly more – 545 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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BMW i5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 540 - 627 km
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a compact city hatch that blends sensible practicality with cheeky, no-nonsense styling, making it a confident companion for tight streets and daily errands. It may not be a playground for driving purists, but its easy-to-live-with manners, modest running costs and surprisingly roomy cabin make it a smart, sensible pick for urban buyers who value reliability over showmanship.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
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Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
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Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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