2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 197 kg more than 2010 BMW M3.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW M3. 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, 2010 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2010 BMW M3 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Defender | M3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 414 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |