Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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: | 200 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 278 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 57 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 78 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series 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 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 32 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Dodge Stealth | 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. | |||
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`810 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4200 | |
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