Mitsubishi Outlander 2006 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 58 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 37 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 11.9 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 Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Outlander could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 23 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Outlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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 2006 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW X3 2006 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.67 m | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is smaller. Mitsubishi Outlander is 3 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1691 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander has 78 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 131 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Mitsubishi Outlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5400 | |
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