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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Mitsubishi Colt?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Colt is significantly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 387 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is noticeably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 386 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers a bit more boot space – 480 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries noticeably more – 495 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
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The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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The Mitsubishi Colt is a compact city hatch that blends sensible practicality with cheeky, no-nonsense styling, making it a confident companion for tight streets and daily errands. It may not be a playground for driving purists, but its easy-to-live-with manners, modest running costs and surprisingly roomy cabin make it a smart, sensible pick for urban buyers who value reliability over showmanship.

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Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
-
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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