2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 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 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 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 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 961 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
Because 2009 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, 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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | M3 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
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 | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 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 |