Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs BMW 3 series 2000

 
Mitsubishi Galant
1997 - 2002
BMW 3 series
2000 - 2001
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 280 HP192 HP
Torque: 363 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds8.5 seconds
Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 88 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 118 NM more than BMW 3 series.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data10.0
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres63 litres

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 320'000 km440'000 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: 7 years7 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.68 m4.47 m
Width: 1.74 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Mitsubishi Galant is 21 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 470 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1400 litresno data
Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage capacity.
Mitsubishi Galant has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mitsubishi Galant can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7552`030
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

low
Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 20002000
Rating in user reviews: 5.8/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: Mitsubishi Galant has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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