2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 330.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2010 BMW 330 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | LR3 | 330 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 57 L |