2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 473 kg more than 2010 BMW 125.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Defender | 125 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1585 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |