2004 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz A and 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 159 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander (215 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz A | 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1687 cc | 2343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |
