
BMW vs. Mitsubishi
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from BMW and Mitsubishi contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both BMW and Mitsubishi cars.
When comparing the BMW brand to the Mitsubishi brand, BMW has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, safety and variety of models offered. Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation and retained value.
BMW versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Mitsubishi pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mitsubishi in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Mitsubishi models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
BMW versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
BMW versus Mitsubishi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus Mitsubishi overall quality ratings shows BMW with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW and Mitsubishi tie over 1 comparisons. BMW has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mitsubishi shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 1 wagon, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 22 gasoline vehicles, 6 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 14 rear-wheel-drive models. Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X3
$54,175 - $73,916
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
$30,108 - $44,994
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X3
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,711 - $45,035
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
BMW X3
53.9%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
51.1%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
BMW X3
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
181 hp / 181 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
BMW X3
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
24 / 31 / 27
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
BMW X3
4850 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
2000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
9.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
BMW X3
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
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SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
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