2005 BMW 740 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 BMW 740.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 740 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 15.3 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 | 1935 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 93 L |
