2009 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 141 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 330 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 330 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |