2003 BMW 520 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1148 kg more than 2003 BMW 520.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 520 | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |