Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 2 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.57 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Lancer has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Lancer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mitsubishi Lancer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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