2006 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 325 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5000 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 86 L |
