2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 500 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 330 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make BMW Land Rover
Model 330 Discovery
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 0 HP
Torque 410 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 71.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 234 km/hour 170 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.8 seconds 12.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1675 kg 2175 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7 L/100km 16.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 93 L


 

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