2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 260 kg more than 2013 BMW X5.
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 Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5. (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
