2004 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2004 BMW 318 (355 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 318 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |
