Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 162 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 19 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Eclipse) 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: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 Eclipse engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis | 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 Eclipse might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is larger, but slightly lower. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 410 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Eclipse has 35 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5400 | |
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