BMW 3 Series Sedan (1982 – 1992) vs Mitsubishi Starion (1982 – 1991): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Starion is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 170 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 8.3 s. The BMW 3 Series Sedan uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,030 kg against 1,190 kg. At 4,420 mm, the Mitsubishi Starion is 99 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Sedan.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
1982 – 1992
|
Mitsubishi
Starion
1982 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1992 | 1982 – 1991 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 26 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 170 hp | 155 – 180 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 230 Nm | 245 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 18.5 s | 7.6 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 217 km/h | 216 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 10.4 L/100 km | 9.6 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,641 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,030 – 1,300 kg | 1,190 – 1,325 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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