2008 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2008 BMW 530 and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1273 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 530 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 22.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |