BMW 3 series 2005 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 54 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 197 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 310'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Colt, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.49 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 400 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. The Mitsubishi Lancer may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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