2007 BMW 730 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 BMW 730 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 730 (228 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 BMW 730.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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 730 (520 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 730 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 520 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 93 L |