2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 6 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, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 616 kg more than 2012 BMW 535.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 535. 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | LR3 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
