2005 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW X5 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW X5 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X5 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2006 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW X5 2006 Land Rover Defender
Make BMW Land Rover
Model X5 Defender
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2926 cc 2498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 520 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2170 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 75 L


 

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