2009 BMW 735 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 BMW 735 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 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 BMW 735.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 735. 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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 735 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 735 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 93 L |