2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 5 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 339 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 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, 2012 BMW X6 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2012 BMW X6 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Range Rover Sport | X6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 555 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 677 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |