1998 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 330 | LR3 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |