Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2005

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
2017 - 2021
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2008
Body: Crossover / SUVEstate car / wagon
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.5 - 2.32.0 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 150 - 163 HP122 - 306 HP
Torque: 249 - 400 NM180 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 - 10.3 seconds5.6 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.6 - 8.74.8 - 11.0
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.41 m4.52 m
Width: 1.81 m1.82 m
Height: 1.69 m1.44 m
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is smaller, but higher.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is 12 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is 25 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 640 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1385 litres1385 litres
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has 180 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`110~ 2`103
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): no data4000
Pros and Cons: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
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