2005 BMW 530 vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2005 BMW 530 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 530 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |