Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Carisma engine produces 23 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 24 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Carisma reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Carisma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Carisma consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Carisma) 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 3 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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Galant | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Carisma might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is larger. Mitsubishi Carisma is 27 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Carisma is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has 105 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 370 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Carisma is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mitsubishi Carisma can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`635 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Carisma, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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