BMW 3 series 2001 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 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: | 115 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 17 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 430 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. The Mitsubishi Lancer may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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