2009 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 541 kg more than 2009 BMW 745.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 745. 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 BMW 745 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 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 745 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 745 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 88 L |