Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996 vs BMW 3 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 146 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 13 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 970 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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: | 45 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 435 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Eclipse has 194 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mitsubishi Eclipse can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3200 | |
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