2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 265 kg more than 2012 BMW X5.
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 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover | X5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
