BMW X3 2010 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 159 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 205 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.5 | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X6 | 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. | |||
| 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 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
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 | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage space. BMW X3 has 41 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| 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`365 | 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 (€): | 10 800 | 8200 | |
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