2009 BMW 128 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 128 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 128 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 128 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
