2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 BMW 760
To start off, 2011 BMW 760 is newer by 6 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 760 (535 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 760 weights approximately 650 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 760. 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, 2011 BMW 760 (745 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2011 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2011 BMW 760 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Defender | 760 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 535 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 745 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 82 L |