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Mercedes S-Class vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Mitsubishi Colt?

Mercedes S-Class vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-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 S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

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 Mercedes S-Class offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 492 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 690 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is clearly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 976 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers clearly more boot space – 530 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries substantially more – 660 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 275 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is clearly superior overall 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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S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 km
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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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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
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
-
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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