2007 BMW 545 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 353 kg more than 2007 BMW 545.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 545. 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 545 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 545 | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |