2005 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 860 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 330 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
