2007 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (392 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 382 kg more than 2012 BMW X5. 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 (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 392 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |
