2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 and 2009 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 325 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |