2009 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 824 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 550 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4015 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |