2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 597 kg more than 2011 BMW 123.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 123. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Discovery | 123 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 51 L |
