BMW 3 series 2008 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 6 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi ASX, Peugeot 4008 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.49 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 400 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 60 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: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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