2006 BMW X3 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW X3 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2006 BMW X3. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 755 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.
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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X3. (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X3 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X3 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2745 mm |
