2005 BMW 645 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 BMW 645.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 645 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 645 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 645 | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |