2006 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW X5 would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 953 kg more than 2006 BMW X5.
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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X5 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 22.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 88 L |
