2000 BMW 528 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 528 weights approximately 266 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.

Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW 528. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 528. (279 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 528. 2000 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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