2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 83 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
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 (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2008 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 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.
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2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X5 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 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 | 2200 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 93 L |