2007 BMW 750 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 145 kg more than 2007 BMW 750.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2007 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 750 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 750 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 93 L |