2007 BMW X3 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3.
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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (306 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X3 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 88 L |
