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. Both 2009 BMW 550 and 2008 Land Rover Discovery are equipped with a 2,495 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 540 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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 | 2495 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |