2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 592 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 330. 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 330 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |
