Mitsubishi Galant 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| 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: | 90 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 94 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 188 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Galant is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Galant over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Galant consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Galant 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 Galant) 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 5 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: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mitsubishi Galant is smaller. Mitsubishi Galant is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Galant is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Galant has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mitsubishi Galant, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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