2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2011 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2011 BMW 750 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Defender | 750 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 400 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3071 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |