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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 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 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 502 kg more than 2006 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 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 4394 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 425 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 216 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.2 seconds 8.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 2082 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 15 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 86 L