2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 and 2007 Land Rover LR3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 966 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 530 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2466 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
