2004 BMW 120 vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 120 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 120 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 86 L |
