2006 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 BMW 530 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Range Rover | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 70 L |