2007 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 396 kg more than 2007 BMW X5. 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 X5 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X5 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2114 kg | 2510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
