Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Mitsubishi Lancer torque is 12 NM less than BMW 3 series. Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer could require 195 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 3 series 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 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer is 4 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Lancer has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Lancer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mitsubishi Lancer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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