2009 BMW X3 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 BMW X3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X3 weights approximately 326 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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2009 BMW X3 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X3 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 75 L |