2004 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (228 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 598 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW X5. (290 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X5 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 60 L |
