2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,628 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 872 kg more than 2011 BMW 535.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Range Rover (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover | 535 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3628 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2717 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |
