2004 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 BMW X5. (228 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW X5 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW X5. (290 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X5 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 88 L |
