2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover LR2.
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 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | LR2 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
