2004 BMW 535 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 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 375 kg more than 2004 BMW 535.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 535. 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 535 (561 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2004 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 535 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 535 | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 561 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |