2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Outlander | 530 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
