BMW 3 series 2001 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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 | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mitsubishi Carisma. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Carisma might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 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. | |||
| Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Mitsubishi Carisma 2001 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Carisma, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 460 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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