BMW 3 Series Sedan (2005 – 2008) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2005 – 2007): specs compared

The BMW 3 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 245 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,325 kg against 1,440 kg.

Specification BMW 3 Series Sedan BMW 3 Series Sedan 2005 – 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2005 – 2007
Overview
Origin Germany Japan
Documented years 2005 – 2008 2005 – 2007
Body style Sedan —
Variants 39 1
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD · AWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 122 – 306 hp 280 hp
Torque 180 – 580 Nm 355 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.5 – 11.0 s 5.7 s
Top speed 206 – 250 km/h 245 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.8 – 10.1 L/100 km 10.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,521 mm 4,491 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,770 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,450 mm
Wheelbase 2,761 mm 2,624 mm
Curb weight 1,325 – 1,655 kg 1,440 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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