2004 BMW 525 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 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 536 kg more than 2004 BMW 525.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 525 (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 525 | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |