BMW 3 series 2000 vs Mitsubishi Galant 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mitsubishi Galant) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 184 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 390 NM | 278 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 13 HP less power than Mitsubishi Galant, but torque is 112 NM more than Mitsubishi Galant. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 11.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 32 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Dodge Stealth | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2000 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 30 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 | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1400 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. The Mitsubishi Galant may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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`035 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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