2008 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 517 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW X5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5. 2008 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X5 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2720 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2191 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 82 L |
