2006 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2006 BMW 320 and 2006 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 320 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 320 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
