Mitsubishi L 200 1996 vs BMW X5 2003
| 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 | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi L 200 engine produces 118 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 260 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 93 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Pajero | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 X5 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: | 4.50 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.72 m | |
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Mitsubishi L 200 is smaller. Mitsubishi L 200 is 17 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 22 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi L 200 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`835 | 2`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5400 | |
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