2007 BMW 750 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 653 kg more than 2007 BMW 750.

Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender. 2007 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 2011 Land Rover Defender
Make BMW Land Rover
Model 750 Defender
Year Released 2007 2011
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 2402 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 94.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 17.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2055 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 2030 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 16 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 75 L


 

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