2006 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 120 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 120 | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 120 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
