2006 BMW 323 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2006 BMW 323 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 323. 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) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 323 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 323 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
