2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 161 kg more than 2011 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | X3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |
