2009 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1071 kg more than 2009 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 318 | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 318 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2466 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
