Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 232 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 136 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 168 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 580 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 4007, Citroen C-Crosser | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| 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 2010 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander is 2 cm longer than the BMW X3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 774 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1691 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Outlander has 224 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 91 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Mitsubishi Outlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 10 600 | |
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