Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin / Shogun Pinin / Montero iO (1998 – 2007) vs Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (1997 – 2001): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 140 hp against 129 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 10.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 203 km/h against 171 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,020 kg against 1,260 kg. At 3,739 mm, the Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin / Shogun Pinin / Montero iO is 165 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Pajero Pinin / Shogun Pinin / Montero iO
1998 – 2007
|
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2007 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 129 hp | 60 – 140 hp |
| Torque | 174 – 190 Nm | 130 – 205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 s | 8.2 – 18.8 s |
| Top speed | 168 – 171 km/h | 150 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 9.4 L/100 km | 4.5 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,739 mm | 3,574 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,588 – 1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,281 mm | 2,423 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,260 – 1,275 kg | 1,020 – 1,165 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.