2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 6 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 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 350 kg more than 2012 BMW 650.
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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. 2012 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 BMW 650 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Discovery | 650 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |