2006 BMW 130 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 130 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 130 | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 130 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
