2008 BMW 630 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 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 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 630 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 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 295 kg more than 2008 BMW 630.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 630. 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 630 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 630 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |