2009 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 BMW X3 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2009 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW X3 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X3 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 580 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 93 L |