2006 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 337 kg more than 2006 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 330 | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |