2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 4 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 575 kg more than 2012 BMW 328.
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 Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Discovery | 328 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2979 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 57 L |
