2009 BMW X6 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 BMW X6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 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 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2009 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X6 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | X6 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |
