BMW X3 2014 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11.5 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 75 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.5 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Outlander) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW X3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 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. | |||
| 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 2014 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 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: | 11.9 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`270 | 1`985 | |
| 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 (€): | 19 600 | 8400 | |
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