2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, both 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2010 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 110 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Eclipse | 118 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1367 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 51 L |
