BMW X5 vs Mitsubishi Outlander – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mitsubishi Outlander has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42800 £, while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £. That’s a price difference of around 34209 £.

Both cars consume an average of 0.80 L per 100 km – no difference here.

As for range, the BMW X5 performs somewhat better – achieving up to 105 km, about 20 km more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 has a significantly edge – offering 625 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 319 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Mitsubishi Outlander takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X5 performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Outlander tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Mitsubishi Outlander is slight lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers noticeable more room – 650 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1870 L, which is about 466 L more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 slightly takes the win – 705 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW X5 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW X5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.