2007 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 395 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 325 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |
