2008 BMW 118 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1323 kg more than 2008 BMW 118.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 118 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
