2005 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2005 BMW X5 and 2005 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW X5 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X5 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 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, 2005 BMW X5 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW X5 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X5 | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 93 L |