2004 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 460 kg more than 2004 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 325 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
