2009 BMW 128 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 528 kg more than 2009 BMW 128.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 128. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 128 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 128 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
