BMW 3 series 2000 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 192 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 363 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 88 HP less power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 118 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 320'000 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 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | 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. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 21 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Galant, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1400 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Galant has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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