2009 BMW X6 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 BMW X6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X6 (401 HP) has 184 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. 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 X6 (610 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X6 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X6 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4395 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2265 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |
