2004 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 325 | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
