2003 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2003 BMW X5. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 528 kg more than 2003 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 X5 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X5 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 88 L |
