Mitsubishi L 200 1996 vs BMW X3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi L 200 engine produces 104 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 170 NM less than BMW X3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 67 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi L 200 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 30 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Pajero | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X3 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.67 m | |
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Mitsubishi L 200 is smaller. Mitsubishi L 200 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 20 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi L 200 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1560 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`835 kg | 2`355 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`730 kg | 1`925 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`105 kg | 430 kg | |
| Mitsubishi L 200 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 61 procentiem more than BMW X3. Therefore, Mitsubishi L 200 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4000 | |
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