Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (2009 – 2012) vs BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (2010 – 2013): specs compared

The BMW 3 Series Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 265 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km.

Specification Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2009 – 2012 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2010 – 2013
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 2009 – 2012 2010 – 2013
Body style Spider · Convertible Convertible
Variants 2 16
Fuel Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 165 – 268 hp 143 – 325 hp
Torque 220 – 355 Nm 190 – 519 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.8 – 9.7 s 5.4 – 10.3 s
Top speed 209 km/h 150 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 10.7 L/100 km 5.1 – 10.7 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,582 mm 4,613 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,782 mm
Height 1,382 mm 1,384 mm
Wheelbase 2,576 mm 2,760 mm
Curb weight 1,595 – 1,707 kg 1,595 – 1,815 kg

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