2007 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (358 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (385 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | Z4 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
