2008 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Raider would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | M3 | Raider |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 83 L |
