2008 BMW 535 vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2008 BMW 535 and 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (161 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 BMW 535.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 BMW 535 (408 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 535 | 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 535 | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1508 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
