2006 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 509 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | M3 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
