2007 BMW M vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1223 kg more than 2007 BMW M.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | M | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |