Mitsubishi Outlander 2015 vs BMW X3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 880 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 330'000 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: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi L 200, Mitsubishi ASX | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander is 4 cm longer than the BMW X3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 128 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1608 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Outlander has 422 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Outlander uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 8 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 1.3 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): | no data | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 20 400 | |
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