2006 BMW M5 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW M5 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 194 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (306 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 321 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M5 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | M5 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4998 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 104 L |