2007 BMW M6 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP) has 283 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 315 kg more than 2007 BMW M6.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 M6 (520 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | M6 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
