2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 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, 2010 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. (198 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Lancer | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4572 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |
