2009 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 330 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |