2009 BMW 328 vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (283 HP) has 53 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (230 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 328 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 283 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
