Mitsubishi Galant 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 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: | 197 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 278 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Galant engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 22 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Galant reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Galant consumes 2.2 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 Galant could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 32 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Dodge Stealth | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mitsubishi Galant is 30 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Galant has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Galant uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Galant is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mitsubishi Galant can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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