2009 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover LR2.
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 X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X5 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
