2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 5 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 48 kg more than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Land Rover | BMW |
Model | Discovery | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4395 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 439 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5074 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |