BMW X3 2010 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 37 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 185 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi ASX, Peugeot 4008 | |
| 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: | 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 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X3 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| BMW X3 and Mitsubishi Outlander are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 986 litres | |
| BMW X3 has 41 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 614 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mitsubishi Outlander scores higher in safety tests. The Mitsubishi Outlander scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 9200 | |
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