Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Lancer) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 265 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 17 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 115 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 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1.2 litres more 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 | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 1030 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: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| 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`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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