2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2010 BMW X5 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2010 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. 2010 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Defender | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4400 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 555 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 85 L |
