2007 BMW 318 vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 860 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 318 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |