Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. BMW M3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Eclipse and BMW M3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mitsubishi Eclipse and the BMW M3.
When comparing the Mitsubishi Eclipse's and the BMW M3's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Eclipse has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The BMW M3 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Eclipse's and the BMW M3's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is a better car than the BMW M3.
Pricing: A used 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse ranges from $4,417 to $13,990 while a used 2012 BMW M3 is priced between $17,956 to $35,965.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Eclipse’s base engine makes 162 horsepower, and the BMW M3 base engine makes 414 horsepower. The Eclipse is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The M3 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 332 miles. This gives the Mitsubishi Eclipse the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW M3. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Eclipse has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The BMW M3 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19499
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
68750
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8562
Price Range:
4417 - 13990
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
110155
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
25292
Price Range:
17956 - 35965
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75102
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Mitsubishi Eclipse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW M3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Eclipse
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9967031767510898
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.326490842020561
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mitsubishi Eclipse Rankings
Not yet available
BMW M3 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mitsubishi Eclipse Trim Levels
GS, GS Sport, GT, SE
BMW M3 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
162 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
414 hp @ 8300 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.100 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
354 / 496 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
216 / 332 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.2 inches
Cargo Space:
15.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.3 inches
Cargo Space:
9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
84.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3272 lbs
Width:
72.2 inches
Height:
53.2 inches
Length:
180.4 inches
Wheelbase:
101.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4145 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
181.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Kalapana Black
Gray
Carbon Pearl
Orange
Sunset Pearlescent
Red
Rave Red Pearl
Silver
Quick Silver Pearl
White
Northstar White
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jerez Black Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Gray
Azurite Black Metallic / Moonstone Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Silver
Silverstone Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Blue
Interlagos Blue Metallic / Le Mans Blue Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Charcoal / Medium Gray
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Platinum
Beige
Bamboo Beige / Champagne
Black
Black
Brown
Rust Brown
Red
Fox Red / Fox Red/Black
Silver
Palladium Silver/Black / Silver
