2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 893 kg more than 2011 BMW 335.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Discovery | 335 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |
