1996 BMW 540 vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (227 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 540. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 540 | LR2 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |