2009 BMW 528 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover.
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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 528. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 528 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 528 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 104 L |