2007 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW X3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (301 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (283 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 536 kg more than 2007 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 X3 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X3 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 88 L |
