2008 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 135 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1148 kg more than 2008 BMW 135.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 135 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 135 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
