BMW X3 2010 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 232 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 136 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 168 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
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 2 other car models, including Peugeot 4007, Citroen C-Crosser | |
| 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 | 4.67 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`365 | 2`290 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 800 | 5400 | |
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