BMW 5 series 1981 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1991

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BMW 5 series
1981 - 1988
Mitsubishi Pajero
1991 - 1997
Body: SedanCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 5 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Mitsubishi Pajero can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 3.42.4 - 3.5

Performance

Power: 86 - 218 HP99 - 245 HP
Torque: 140 - 310 NM211 - 343 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 - 18 seconds10 - 25.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.1 - 11.011.0 - 14.5
BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mitsubishi Pajero. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.71 m
Width: 1.70 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.88 m
BMW 5 series is smaller.
BMW 5 series is 9 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 46 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres1350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data2600 litres
Mitsubishi Pajero has more luggage space.
BMW 5 series has 890 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Pajero.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`798~ 3`073
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 42003600
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
Mitsubishi Pajero has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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