2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 and 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 976 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 325 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 88 L |