2009 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 BMW X5. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 434 kg more than 2009 BMW X5. 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 BMW X5 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X5 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 104 L |
