1999 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 40 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Range Rover has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Range Rover | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2968 mm |
