2008 BMW 335 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 335 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 973 kg more than 2008 BMW 335. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 335.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 335 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Make BMW Land Rover
Model 335 Range Rover Sport
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 1300 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 2513 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4783 mm
Vehicle Width 1380 mm 1933 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1783 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2743 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 88 L


 

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