2002 BMW 318 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4

To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1146 kg more than 2002 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.

Compare all specifications:

2002 BMW 318 2010 Land Rover LR4
Make BMW Land Rover
Model 318 LR4
Year Released 2002 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 199 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.3 seconds 7.5 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 2646 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4829 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1915 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1887 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2885 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.1 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 86 L


 

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