2007 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW X5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
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 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW X5 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X5 | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2172 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 93 L |