2006 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 605 kg more than 2006 BMW 330.
Because 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 330 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
