BMW X3 2006 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 58 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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: | 7 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Outlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2006 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW X3 2006 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.62 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger. BMW X3 is 3 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1705 litres | |
| BMW X3 has 78 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 1800 | |
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