2003 BMW 545 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2003 BMW 545.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2003 BMW 545 (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2003 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 545 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 545 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 451 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |