2007 BMW 323 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 323 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 655 kg more than 2007 BMW 323.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 323 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3950 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |