2000 BMW 316 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW 316. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 316 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
