2008 BMW X3 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW X3 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 444 kg more than 2008 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X3 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2104 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 86 L |
