2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 BMW X5.
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, 2012 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Discovery | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 244 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 85 L |
