2006 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2006 BMW 550 and 2006 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 550 | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4801 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |