2008 BMW 745 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 BMW 745 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 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 172 kg more than 2008 BMW 745.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 745. 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, 2008 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2008 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 745 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 745 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 93 L |