2006 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 475 kg more than 2006 BMW 550.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 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 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 550 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2495 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 | 93.1 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |