2007 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2007 BMW 335 and 2007 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 397 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 335 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 335 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 335 | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 93 L |