2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 325 | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
