2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 725 kg more than 2012 BMW 535.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover | 535 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
