BMW 5 series 1983 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1991
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 25.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 16 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, but torque is 30 NM less than Mitsubishi Pajero. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 11.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 11.0 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 30 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Used also on Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Pajero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.86 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 8 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 44 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 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`865 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4000 | |
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