2008 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 BMW 318.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 318 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |