2008 BMW M3 vs. 2000 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi L 200 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 BMW M3.
Because 2000 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2000 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | M3 | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2970 mm |
