2011 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mitsubishi Raider would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Raider is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider 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 Mitsubishi Raider (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 520 | 2008 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 520 | Raider |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
