BMW X3 2010 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 750 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: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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: | 17 years | 14 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 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi L 200, Mitsubishi ASX | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| BMW X3 is 2 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 774 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1691 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage space. BMW X3 has 224 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 91 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. | |||
| 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`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below 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 (€): | 13 200 | 6000 | |
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