2000 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW X5 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW X5 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 738 kg more than 2000 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW X5. (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW X5 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X5 | Defender |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 75 L |