2006 BMW X3 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2006 BMW X3 and 2006 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 BMW X3. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 257 kg more than 2006 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X3. (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW X3 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X3 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90.3 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 86 L |