2008 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 563 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
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 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2008 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X5 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |
