2007 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 468 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 530 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
