2008 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW M3 | 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | M3 | Outlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76 mm |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |