2005 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 585 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 330 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |