2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 130 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
