Mitsubishi Outlander 2003 vs BMW X3 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Outlander) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 44 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 197 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 680 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 | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 3 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 X5 | |
| 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 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.56 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 2 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 |
1705 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 145 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`070 | 2`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4200 | |
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