Mitsubishi Outlander 2005 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 232 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 18 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Outlander over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 560 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 4007, Citroen C-Crosser | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.64 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander is 7 cm longer than the BMW X3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 541 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1691 litres | 1560 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Outlander has 61 litres more 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`350 | 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 (€): | 3200 | 5800 | |
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