2004 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 429 kg more than 2004 BMW X5.
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, 2004 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW X5 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X5 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 2704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 86 L |