BMW 8 series 1992 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1994
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 292 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 93 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, whereas torque is 208 NM more than Mitsubishi Pajero. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 9.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 12.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 92 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 520'000 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 Mitsubishi Pajero engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| 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 8 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: | 4.78 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.88 m | |
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BMW 8 series is larger, but lower. BMW 8 series is 8 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 16 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 54 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 1080 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2050 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 8 series has 760 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Pajero. This could mean that the BMW 8 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 400 | 4600 | |
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