2006 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2006 BMW 335
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2006 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (161 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2006 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Outlander | 335 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
