2000 BMW Z3 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z3 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z3 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 672 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW Z3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2000 BMW Z3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW Z3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 BMW Z3 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | Z3 | Defender |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 93 L |