2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 3 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 732 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Defender | 120 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 169 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 53 L |