2009 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 335 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 93 L |