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Mercedes A Class vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Mitsubishi Colt?

Mercedes A Class vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A Class

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 Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,406 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Colt

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class offers significantly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

A Class

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 noticeably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 251 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers slightly more boot space – 391 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class stands well ahead of its rival 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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A Class

Mercedes A Class

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  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
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Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
-
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the Mercedes A Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes A Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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