2006 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz S and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | S | Colt |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3720 cc | 2834 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |
