2005 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 745 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 530 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |