Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 98 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 18 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 25 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Lancer over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 440 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Lancer has 10 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: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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