2006 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,997 cc, 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 325 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2498 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
