2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2006 BMW Z4 and 2006 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | Z4 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 93 L |
