2009 BMW 116 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 116 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 116. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116. 2010 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 2010 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 116 | LR3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |