2009 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2009 BMW X3 and 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2009 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 736 kg more than 2009 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X3.
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2009 BMW X3 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X3 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 88 L |