2006 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2006 BMW 318 and 2006 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 607 kg more than 2006 BMW 318.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 318 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 318 | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |