Mitsubishi Outlander 2010 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW X3, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Outlander could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Outlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi L 200, Mitsubishi ASX | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander is 2 cm longer than the BMW X3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 774 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1691 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Outlander has 224 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 91 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Mitsubishi Outlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 13 000 | |
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