Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| 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: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 214 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 24 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 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 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: | 460'000 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 40 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is smaller. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 410 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Eclipse has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. 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 | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`918 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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