2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW M3. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2013 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | LR3 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4393 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |
