2007 BMW M5 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M5 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 754 kg more than 2007 BMW M5.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | M5 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 104 L |
