BMW X3 2014 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 40 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.1 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 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 840 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) | |
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: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.66 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger, but slightly lower. BMW X3 and Mitsubishi Outlander are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 986 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 330 litres more 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: | 11.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 1.3 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 | 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 40 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 10 000 | |
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