2004 BMW 325 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 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 306 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 325 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
