2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 407 kg more than 2011 BMW 530.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 530. 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, 2011 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2011 BMW 530 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. 2011 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Defender | 530 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 271 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
