Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Eclipse) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 263 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 113 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 23 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.7 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 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 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 444 litres | 410 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Eclipse has 34 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4200 | |
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