2009 BMW X6 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 BMW X6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2009 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 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.
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2009 BMW X6 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | X6 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |