2005 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 930 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 530 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 104 L |
