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Mercedes EQA vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Mitsubishi Colt?

Mercedes EQA vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

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

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mitsubishi Colt is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,712 £.

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 EQA offers clearly more power – delivering 228 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers considerably more torque with 390 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is clearly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 926 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers moderately more boot space – 391 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQA carries only slightly more – 425 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA holds a narrow 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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Mercedes EQA

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 228 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 476 km
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Mercedes EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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Mitsubishi Colt

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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Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
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Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,834 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
425 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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