2007 BMW 740 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (301 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 521 kg more than 2007 BMW 740.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 740 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 740 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 88 L |
