2003 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2003 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 325 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
