2005 BMW X5 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 6 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 BMW X5. (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 348 kg more than 2005 BMW X5. 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW X5. (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW X5 | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X5 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 86 L |
