2005 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 746 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (215 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
Model | Carisma | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1389 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2132 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1559 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |