2009 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, both 2009 BMW 530 and 2009 Land Rover LR2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (231 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 530 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
