2005 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1112 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 325 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
