2007 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 330 | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |