2009 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW X5 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X5 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 Land Rover LR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (521 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 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 2010 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X5 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
