2007 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz B and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,970 cc, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B.

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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mercedes-Benz B 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi
Model B Colt
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2032 cc 2970 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 91.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 76 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 225 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.3 seconds 12.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.2 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 L 95 L


 

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