2006 BMW 545 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 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 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 220 kg more than 2006 BMW 545.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2006 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 545 | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |