Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2006
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.4 - 3.8 (petrol) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 3 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 162 - 263 HP | 156 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 217 - 353 NM | 200 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 5.4 - 8.9 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mitsubishi Eclipse. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 - 10.9 | 4.8 - 9.9 | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 440 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`920 kg | ~ 1`998 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`541 kg | ~ 1`543 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 379 kg | ~ 455 kg | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 7400 | |
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