Mitsubishi Starion (1982 – 1991) vs BMW 3 Series Coupe (1982 – 1992): 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 Coupe uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,010 kg against 1,190 kg. At 4,420 mm, the Mitsubishi Starion is 99 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Coupe.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Starion
1982 – 1991
|
BMW
3 Series Coupe
1982 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1991 | 1982 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 3 | 21 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 155 – 180 hp | 90 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 245 – 290 Nm | 140 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 8.2 s | 8.3 – 14.2 s |
| Top speed | 216 – 220 km/h | 171 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 – 10.6 L/100 km | 7.8 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,420 mm | 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,190 – 1,325 kg | 1,010 – 1,235 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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