2008 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 and 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero (199 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 320 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 71 L |
