2008 BMW 645 vs. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, both 2008 BMW 645 and 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 BMW 645.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 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 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 645 | 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 645 | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
