2005 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (181 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1258 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 325 | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |