BMW X5 2003 vs Mitsubishi L 200 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW X5 engine produces 118 HP more power than Mitsubishi L 200, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Mitsubishi L 200. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 75 litres | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi L 200 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 30 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used also on Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X5 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: | 4.67 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.57 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger. BMW X5 is 17 cm longer than the Mitsubishi L 200, 22 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`695 | 2`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4800 | |
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