2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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 X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 BMW X5 | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Discovery | X5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 85 L |