2009 BMW 745 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2009 BMW 745 and 2009 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 589 kg more than 2009 BMW 745.

Because 2009 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, 2009 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 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 745 2009 Land Rover Discovery
Make BMW Land Rover
Model 745 Discovery
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4423 cc 4394 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 700 Nm 425 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 190 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.9 seconds 8.6 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 2115 kg 2704 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.5 L/100km 15 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 86 L


 

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