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
177 HP
Torque:
353 NM
350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds
7.8 seconds
Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 86 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 3 NM more than BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.57 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.84 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.36 m
1.40 m
Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
444 litres
440 litres
Mitsubishi Eclipse has 4 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
