2006 BMW 645 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 898 kg more than 2006 BMW 645.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 2006 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 645 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
