2009 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 702 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2009 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 130 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 93 L |