2009 BMW 523 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 675 kg more than 2009 BMW 523.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 523. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 523 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |