BMW 3 series 2003 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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 Eclipse) 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: | 150 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 278 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 50 HP less power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, but torque is 52 NM more than Mitsubishi Eclipse. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 10.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 730 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) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 32 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Dodge Stealth | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Eclipse might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.31 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 4 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Eclipse. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3400 | |
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