BMW 3 series 2003 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 263 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 120 HP less power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, whereas torque is 153 NM less than Mitsubishi Eclipse. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | no data | |
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Eclipse) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.36 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series is 8 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 444 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 34 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Eclipse. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4200 | |
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