BMW 7 series 1998 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 57 HP more power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 102 NM more than Mitsubishi Galant. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Galant is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Galant) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 7 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Galant engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 46 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Galant might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 49 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant, 12 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1400 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`300 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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