2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 6 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 96 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 5 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
