2006 BMW M5 vs. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2006 BMW M5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. (188 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 335 kg more than 2006 BMW M5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M5 | 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | M5 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
