2009 BMW 550 vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 550 | LR3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4015 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |