2003 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X5 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (301 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 291 kg more than 2003 BMW X5.
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 (400 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (325 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X5 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 88 L |
