2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 328. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2010 BMW 328 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Defender | 328 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |