2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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 E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | E | Colt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 69 L |
