2006 BMW 335 vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 420 kg more than 2006 BMW 335.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 335 | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 335 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
