Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (2000 – 2005) vs BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 210 hp. It has the higher top speed: 247 km/h against 220 km/h. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,370 kg.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Eclipse Spyder
2000 – 2005
|
BMW
3 Series Cabriolet
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2005 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 3 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 209 hp | 143 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 214 – 278 Nm | 200 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.9 – 11.1 s |
| Top speed | 210 – 220 km/h | 206 – 247 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.7 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,311 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 kg | 1,370 – 1,595 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.