BMW 7 series 2001 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 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: | 333 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 197 HP more power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 272 NM more than Mitsubishi Galant. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 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 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 670 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: | 440'000 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: | 9 years | 46 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 6 sērija | 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. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2001 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2001 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 40 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant, 16 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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 (kg): | 2`450 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 7 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Galant has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 7 series, so BMW 7 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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