2009 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 345 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | M3 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1870 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |