2002 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 831 kg more than 2002 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 330 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
