2003 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 320 | LR3 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |