2009 BMW 320 vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1205 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320. 2009 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 320 | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 320 | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2745 mm |