2007 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 325 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 330 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 93 L |