2009 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | M3 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
