2005 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1141 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 330 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
